Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E13 -Violent Delights : drugs prison and reclaiming relationships in recovery
S1E13 -Violent Delights : drugs prison and reclaiming relationships in recovery
S1E13 -Violent Delights : drugs prison and reclaiming relationships in recovery
Sunday 13th August 2023
Join Brittany and Justin as they share their journey from addiction and prison to recovery and rebuilding relationships.
99 minutes
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challenging
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emotional
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About this podcast
Author:
Pej Alaghamandan
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Brittany and Justin discuss their past struggles with addiction.
- The impact of prison on their lives and relationships.
- How they rebuilt their lives and careers post-recovery.
- The importance of mental health and therapy in recovery.
- Their ongoing journey of personal growth and healing.
I love you both dearly. I think you're extremely talented. I don't even think. I know it.
In this compelling episode of Peji's Recovery Corner, we delve into the transformative journey of Brittany and Justin, a couple who have overcome the dark shadows of addiction and imprisonment to rebuild their lives. Their story is one of resilience, love, and the power of recovery. Brittany and Justin met at a time when their lives were spiraling out of control due to substance abuse.
At the height of their addiction, they were involved in a carjacking incident that led to their arrest and subsequent prison sentences. Brittany served nearly three years, while Justin spent almost five years incarcerated. During this challenging period, they exchanged thousands of handwritten letters, laying the foundation for a relationship built on understanding and shared experiences. Upon their release, they faced the daunting task of rebuilding their lives.
Brittany turned her focus toward writing, working on a memoir that chronicles her journey, while Justin found a new career path in wastewater treatment. Their story highlights the importance of finding purpose and setting new goals in the recovery process. The couple also emphasizes the role of mental health support and therapy in overcoming addiction. Brittany candidly shares how she initially used substances to cope with her mental health issues and how therapy has been pivotal in her healing journey.
Justin, too, reflects on the emotional challenges he faced and the importance of supportive networks. Throughout the episode, the couple's deep bond is evident, showcasing how love and mutual support can be powerful catalysts for change. They discuss the complexities of their relationship and how they continue to navigate shared traumas, particularly those related to their children. Peji, the host, underscores the admiration he holds for both Brittany and Justin, acknowledging their talents and the strength of their relationship.
Their story is not just one of survival but of thriving against the odds, offering hope and inspiration to listeners who may be facing similar battles.