The roller coaster ride of addiction and recovery is an intense journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. So, strap yourself in as we navigate through the remarkable life of my dear friend, John M. Beginning from his childhood experiments with substances influenced by his family’s use of whiskey and cough syrup, to the extreme lengths he and his friends went in the 60s to get high using items as bizarre as a coat hanger, a woman’s nylon, and a mayonnaise lid. 

John remarkably transitioned from a life dominated by addiction to becoming a beacon of recovery, but he didn’t do it alone. He shares his profound experiences within Narcotics Anonymous, talks about the fear and the difficulties he faced, and how the strength he found within himself and his community led to his healing. You'll hear about John’s time in a prison for the criminally insane, his work in H&I, his involvement with the Dan Egan retreat movement and how he found his home group at the Graymore monastery. 

The journey ends with us reflecting on the importance of self-communication in recovery and the significance of continuing to learn throughout life. Every chapter of John’s life is a testament of resilience and the power of recovery. So prepare to be moved, inspired, and learn that no matter how dark it gets, there is always a way to light and hope.

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