Blu Robinson
Blu Robinson
This Kid Saved My Life
This Kid Saved My Life
This Kid Saved My Life
Monday 14th February 2022
Listen to Brandon Helmick on Addict II Athlete Podcast as he shares his journey from addiction to fatherhood, finding hope and redemption.
54 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
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Transformative
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Author:
Blu Robinson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!A Father’s Redemption: Brandon Helmick's Journey from Addiction to Parenthood
This kid saved my life! Here I am 4 years clean from crack and heroin. I was an active user who lived in my car.
Imagine hitting rock bottom, only to find out you're a father to a newborn left alone in a hospital. This is exactly what happened to Brandon Helmick, and it changed his life forever. In this heartfelt episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson sits down with Brandon to unravel his incredible journey from addiction to fatherhood.
Brandon shares how he was living in his car, struggling with crack and heroin addiction, when he received a life-altering call: a baby boy had been born, abandoned by his mother, and he was the alleged father. The moment he held his son and saw him going through withdrawal, Brandon knew he had to turn his life around. Four years clean, Brandon opens up about the challenges and triumphs of becoming a single dad while battling addiction.
He talks candidly about the struggles he faced and the community support that helped him stay on track. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at how the love for a child can be a powerful catalyst for change. Brandon’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption. Tune in to hear how he transformed his life for the sake of his son and found hope in the most unexpected place.