EPISODE · Oct 22, 2020 · 1H 6M
E5 - Tim and Dan
from The Empty Chair · host The Empty Chair
Join me and "2" AMAZING guests Tim and Dan on "The Empty Chair" Tim grew up in Central Massachusetts in a loving family. He excelled in basketball throughout high school and eventually a short stint in college before his substance abuse took hold. He started abusing OxyContin at the age of 20, which then turned into a heroin habit by 22. Tim struggled for 7 years, in and out of treatment putting periods of sobriety together along the way. He eventually worked his way into his dream job of training professional basketball players in Palm Beach County. After relapsing once again, Tim found himself back in treatment. He worked a program and is now an advocate for recovery, a father and a husband. Dan was born and raised on the south shore of MA. He had an ideal childhood filled with friends and family. Dan eventually graduated from college which led to a job in the financial district in Boston, MA. It was here that Dan was introduced to the grips of addiction. Dan fought his drug addiction for 8+ years. He went to treatment several times but continued to tear his life down and hurt the ones closest to him. After his last relapse, he finally surrendered. Dan walked himself to detox and ended up in NH. Today he is a son, brother, uncle, and most of all he is useful every day to another alcohol and addict. Join us for a show of HOPE and RECOVERY!!!
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Join me and "2" AMAZING guests Tim and Dan on "The Empty Chair" Tim grew up in Central Massachusetts in a loving family. He excelled in basketball throughout high school and eventually a short stint in college before his substance abuse took hold. He started abusing OxyContin at the age of 20, which then turned into a heroin habit by 22. Tim struggled for 7 years, in and out of treatment putting periods of sobriety together along the way. He eventually worked his way into his dream job of training professional basketball players in Palm Beach County. After relapsing once again, Tim found himself back in treatment. He worked a program and is now an advocate for recovery, a father and a husband. Dan was born and raised on the south shore of MA. He had an ideal childhood filled with friends and family. Dan eventually graduated from college which led to a job in the financial district in Boston, MA. It was here that Dan was introduced to the grips of addiction. Dan fought his drug addiction for 8+ years. He went to treatment several times but continued to tear his life down and hurt the ones closest to him. After his last relapse, he finally surrendered. Dan walked himself to detox and ended up in NH. Today he is a son, brother, uncle, and most of all he is useful every day to another alcohol and addict. Join us for a show of HOPE and RECOVERY!!!
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