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Recovery Talks
Lea talks to Ryan Jackson who offers Wellbriety f…
35:00•27 Nov 2023
From Darkness to Light: Ryan Jackson's Path to Redemption
Episode Overview
- Ryan's upbringing on the reservation and early exposure to drugs and alcohol
- His experience in the Marine Corps and struggles with addiction, leading to incarceration
- Commitment to sobriety and finding purpose at Rocky Mountain Treatment Center
- The impact of compassion and support in his recovery journey
- Empowering others and helping individuals in similar situations
“Recovery means resilience. Recovery works. There is hope in recovery. Recovery means resilience. Recovery works.”
Ryan Jackson's life has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but his story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Lea sits down with Ryan to unpack his journey from a tough childhood on the reservation, through addiction and crime, to a place of healing and purpose. Ryan's experiences in the Marine Corps and his struggles with addiction led him down a path that many might find hard to recover from. But Ryan's story doesn't end there.
After facing incarceration, he found a turning point that set him on a new path. Now, he offers Wellbriety support through the 8th Judicial Veterans Court Program and works at Rocky Mountain Treatment Center, helping others find their way out of the darkness. His tale is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact of support and compassion in recovery.
Whether you're facing similar challenges or supporting someone who is, Ryan's story offers a beacon of hope and proof that it's never too late to turn your life around.
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