I Ain’t Giving’ Up – Joe Furey

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Joe Furey, a retired pastor in Orange County, California. Here is Joe's website: https://www.thefureyperspective.com

0:00 Homelessness, Drug Addiction & Skid Row
4:02 Childhood Trauma, Sexual Abuse & Losing His Father
9:11 Cocaine Addiction, Drug Smuggling & Substance Abuse
16:07 Rock Bottom, Rehab & Addiction Recovery
18:06 12 Step Recovery, Faith & Getting Sober
22:18 Addiction Recovery, Homelessness & Rescue Missions
25:52 Sobriety, Job Skills & Long-Term Recovery
30:13 Losing His Son to a Heroin Overdose
34:35 Afghanistan War, PTSD & Military Trauma
37:34 Daughter Murdered by Husband With PTSD
42:28 Trauma, Forgiveness, Grief & Healing
52:48 Surviving Grief, Loss & Finding Purpose
57:45 Faith, Recovery & Making Life Meaningful

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