Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103
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Our guest Juan spoke about his experience with addiction and recovery, and how he has been able to maintain sobriety. He talks about his difficult childhood growing up with a father who was addicted to drugs and often got kicked out of the house. Juan also describes growing up in a neighborhood filled with drugs and violence. At a young age, he began using drugs and selling them to make money. This led to him being incarcerated at 13 years old, and joining a gang in prison just to survive. The conversation then shifted to a discussion of the importance of community in recovery. Juan spoke about how community can provide support and understanding, and how it can be a powerful force in helping people to stay sober. He said that it is important to reach out for help, and to never give up on yourself.
44:17•3 Jan 2023
From Prison to Purpose: Juan Pagan Rivera's Journey to Sobriety
“What's big in my recovery is being kind, because I used to always be mean and I used to always be a...”
Picture growing up in a neighborhood where drugs and violence are the norm, with a father struggling with addiction. That's the reality Juan Pagan Rivera faced. By the age of 13, Juan found himself incarcerated, forced to join a gang for survival. But his story doesn't end there. In this compelling episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Juan opens up about his tumultuous past and his path to sobriety after prison.
He dives into the significance of community support in recovery, stressing how reaching out can be a game-changer. Juan's candid reflections on emotional intelligence and kindness offer a fresh perspective on overcoming addiction. He shares, 'What's big in my recovery is being kind, because I used to always be mean and I used to always be a...'. Tune in to hear how Juan turned his life around and started anew, offering hope and inspiration for anyone facing similar struggles.
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