“From Survival to Sobriety: Tyler’s 8‑Month Journey”-episode17

Tyler’s story is one of resilience, faith, and determination. Born into an abusive home, he often stepped in to protect his younger siblings until CPS intervened, splitting the children between grandparents who gave them safer lives. Despite finding stability and excelling in sports, Tyler’s teenage years took a sharp turn — experimenting with drugs and alcohol, dropping out of school, and spiraling into IV drug use. By 22, prison became a revolving door until a six‑year sentence forced him to confront his past. Behind bars, Tyler found God and began reshaping his future. Now, eight months into recovery, he’s building a new life: working union carpentry, showing up for meetings, practicing self‑care, and sharing his journey with honesty and grit. In this episode, Tyler opens up about the turning points that shaped him, the hiccup that reminded him of the path he doesn’t want to take, and the joy of reconnecting with family after years apart. His story is a raw reminder that recovery is possible — and that hope can be rebuilt one day at a time.