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episode 60: Ed Kressy: Just Because You're Done With Drugs, Doesn't Mean Drugs Are Done With You


By the grace of God and second chances, Ed Kressy went from being arrested by the FBI, to being recognized with a community service award…by the FBI director! His story proves: with help, it’s possible to overcome devastating drug addiction and mental health challenges. And second chances benefit those of us who give them, as well as those of us who receive them

Ed spent much of his life abusing the many privileges society gave him—he threw away his career, home, and beloved dog, and pushed away everyone who loved him. But amazing people—including many who are/were incarcerated—inspired him to pursue a life of giving to society, including volunteering inside maximum-security prisons and jails.

Ed had every reason to fear and mistrust law enforcement: deep in meth psychosis, he became certain the FBI engineered a conspiracy against him because he inadvertently befriended a 9/11 hijacker. Yet women and men in law enforcement took time to connect with him on a human level, inspiring him to volunteer assisting police better serve communities affected by addiction and incarceration

Along the way, Ed discovered faith in God, overcame suicidal depression and crippling anxiety, and achieved his dream of publishing a book.

You can find out more about Ed at: http://authoredkressy.com Instagram and Twitter @edkressy

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 April 28, 2021  n/a