Jeremy's Fall to Addiction & Rise to Recovery: A Story of Transformation

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses addiction, homelessness, assault, and related trauma. Please take care while listening.

In this powerful episode, Jeremy Cross shares his raw and honest journey through seven years of addiction on the streets of Vancouver, and his inspiring path to recovery. As a recovered addict and author of "Finding My Lost Life," Jeremy offers unique insights into the reality of addiction, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of proper support systems.

About Jeremy Cross

• Author of "Finding My Lost Life: The Fall to Addiction and Rise to Recovery"

• Certified Peer Support Worker

• Recovery advocate

• Public speaker on addiction awareness

• Former operations manager turned recovery specialist

Journey Through Addiction

Jeremy openly shares his path through:

• Initial exposure to crystal meth through a relationship

• The progression into harder drugs

• Experience with homelessness

• Multiple incarcerations

• The reality of life on Vancouver's streets

• The turning point that led to recovery

Key Insights on Addiction

• The misconception that addiction only affects certain demographics

• How trauma and emotional pain fuel addiction

• The challenges of accessing proper recovery support

• The difference between supporting and enabling

• The importance of addressing underlying trauma in recovery

• The role of family support in the recovery process

Messages for Families and Loved Ones

• How to support without enabling

• The importance of maintaining boundaries

• Understanding the addict's perspective

• Ways to show love while not accepting the behavior

• The value of consistent support

• The need for self-care while supporting an addicted loved one

Connect with Jeremy

• Website: www.jeremycross.ca

• Instagram: @jerwcross5

• Facebook: Jeremy Cross Author

• Book: "Finding My Lost Life: The Fall to Addiction and Rise to Recovery" (Available on Amazon, Chapters, Indigo, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble)

Quote from Jeremy

"No addict wants to be an addict... What addict wants to be a slave to drugs, on the street, freezing and starving? It's not a good life. No addict loves being in addiction... They feel like it's hopeless, like they're too far gone."

Resources

For those affected by addiction, please reach out to local addiction support services and recovery programs in your area. Remember that recovery is possible with proper support and determination.