Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
PART TWO: Selling Crack in Sobriety, Go to Twelve Step...Get a Kidney?! The Wild Life of Harold N. Continues...
PART TWO: Selling Crack in Sobriety, Go to Twelve Step...Get a Kidney?! The Wild Life of Harold N. Continues...
PART TWO: Selling Crack in Sobriety, Go to Twelve Step...Get a Kidney?! The Wild Life of Harold N. Continues...
Thursday 25th September 2025
Discover Harold N.'s inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety, filled with unexpected turns, resilience, and an incredible gift that changed his life.
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54 minutes
Raw
Inspiring
Honest
Healing
Transformative
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Author:
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety isn't always a straight path.
- Support systems are crucial in recovery.
- Empathy and patience aid healing.
- Life-altering events can reshape recovery.
- Embracing change leads to growth.
I needed to be locked up.
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of Harold N., whose journey through addiction and recovery is anything but ordinary. Picking up from where he left off in 1998, Harold shares his raw and unfiltered story of navigating sobriety after decades of substance abuse. His path to recovery wasn't straightforward; even after choosing sobriety, he found himself selling crack while staying clean, only to face a life-altering tragedy that reshaped his journey.
In this compelling episode, Harold opens up about the bizarre twists and turns his life took, including a surreal experience in jail that led to his last encounter with drugs. With candid honesty, he reflects on how fear of his heart condition and a chance encounter with a fellow twelve-stepper gifted him the strength to stay sober for over two decades. Through his narrative, Harold underscores the importance of empathy, discipline, and the support of a community in overcoming addiction.
Listeners will find inspiration in Harold's resilience and the profound changes he underwent, from a man entangled in crime and addiction to a figure of support and guidance for others battling similar demons. His story is a testament to the power of human connection and the transformative impact of kindness, as demonstrated by the unexpected gift of a kidney from a fellow twelve-stepper. So, what does it take to turn your life around completely?
Dive into Harold's journey and see how even the darkest moments can lead to newfound hope and purpose. This episode is a raw, honest look at recovery that promises to leave you with more than just a story—it might just change your perspective on what it means to truly live.