From the Streets of the South Bronx to a Life of Sobriety | Connie Pacheco | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 105From the Streets of the South Bronx to a Life of Sobriety | Connie Pacheco | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 105
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Connie Pacheco, born in Puerto Rico and migrated to New York City at the age of five, reflects on her experience growing up in the South Bronx and being adopted as a young child. She remembers being scared of the unfamiliar living conditions, feeling disconnected from her biological family, addiction, and almost losing her life being in the center of a dangerous altercation between rival drug dealers. However, her biological mother saved her not only by dragging her out of that dangerous situation, but also by getting her into a recovery program. She reflects on how this traumatic event changed her life and she is grateful for the second chance given to her. Connie is a Certified and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in the State of New York and is a recognized Internationally as a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. She launched Recoveries R US, LLC in 2013 as a means to provide services to individuals pursuing a career in counseling for Substance Use Disorders.
33:19•24 Jan 2023
Connie Pacheco: A Journey from the South Bronx to Sobriety
“Today, every day is a new day, a new beginning to just practice your recovery again, because what I was recovering from Yesterday is not the same thing that I'm going to be recovering from Today, and so I just think that it just never ends.”
Growing up in the gritty streets of the South Bronx, Connie Pacheco faced challenges most of us can only imagine. Born in Puerto Rico and moving to New York City at just five years old, Connie's early life was a whirlwind of unfamiliar surroundings and a sense of disconnection from her biological family. Adopted as a young child, she found herself navigating a world fraught with danger and addiction.
One particularly harrowing experience almost cost her life, caught in the crossfire of rival drug dealers. It was her biological mother who pulled her from the brink, not just saving her physically but setting her on the path to recovery by getting her into a recovery program. Now a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, Connie has turned her life around and helps others do the same through her initiative, Recoveries R US, LLC. In this episode of 'Recovery Matters!
Podcast', Connie shares her incredible story of resilience, the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, and the ongoing commitment to sobriety. Her tale is a testament to the power of second chances and the importance of recovery programs in transforming lives. If you're looking for an inspiring story that underscores the potential for change and the strength of the human spirit, this episode is a must-listen.
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