The Two Lives of Chet P.

From the early days of Narcotics Anonymous in Memphis, Chet P. shares firsthand memories of a time when the Fellowship was still finding its footing in the Mid-South. He recounts going through treatment at the historic Memphis House, attending the Mid-South Regional Service Conference, and taking road trips with Joseph Proctor to help carry the message of recovery wherever addicts were still suffering.But Chet’s story doesn’t end there.Decades later, in his 70s, Chet found himself living a very different reality—homeless on the streets of San Francisco. His journey reflects both the promise and the fragility of recovery, reminding us that addiction is a lifelong illness and that staying connected matters.This episode is not just NA history—it is a powerful reminder that recovery is something we live, one day at a time.Follow Chet’s current journey and outreach work on Instagram:@uplifthumanitysfLiving Clean Podcast — preserving our history, carrying our message, and remembering that every story matters.