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Jon Redd opens up about the pain of suffering in the silence of addiction for years
Jon Redd opens up about the pain of suffering in the silence of addiction for years
Jon Redd opens up about the pain of suffering in the silence of addiction for years
Tuesday 25th May 2021
Jon Redd discusses his journey from anxiety and addiction to recovery with Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley on Project Recovery.
68 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Jon Redd's Journey: From Silent Struggles to Finding Hope
For me the key is: is there's a way to walk through that and there's a way to walk through it. We realize that we find things in the process, and so a lot of what we do at Spirit Mountain is just helping people realize it that you don't control those things on the outside.
Jon Redd's story is one of silent battles and eventual triumph. In this episode of 'Project Recovery', Jon sits down with Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to share his life’s journey, marked by anxiety and addiction. Growing up in Utah, Jon always felt the weight of anxiety. His first brush with alcohol changed his perspective on life, but it also set him on a path toward drug abuse after high school.
Jon opens up about his first experience with heroin and the relief he found in treatment at just 19 years old. It was there that he discovered a community of people who truly understood his struggles. But Jon's challenges didn’t end there. A diagnosis of stage-4 cancer in his lymph nodes brought him to his lowest point. Yet, it was his family's tough decision to cut ties with him that ultimately pushed him towards recovery.
Through candid conversation, Jon reveals how honesty and transparency were crucial in his healing process. He speaks about the transformative power of treatment and the importance of seeking help. His story underscores the value of facing one's demons head-on and finding hope even in the darkest times. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at the complexities of addiction and the resilience required to overcome it.
If you or someone you know is struggling, Jon's journey offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible.