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Meth at 11 Years Old, Crime Boss Mom, Prison Politics | Brent's Story

In this powerful and unfiltered interview, Brent, a former gang member and addiction survivor with two years clean, lays bare his harrowing journey from institutional hell and meth-fueled chaos to sobriety and redemption while exposing the brutal realities of foster care, prison gangs, and street survival in LA's underbelly. Born into the system in McLaren Hall—a nightmare for abandoned kids—Brent recalls fighting daily at age 5 to survive abuse, with his mom locked up for drugs and fraud under the habitual criminal act, his dad a mystery, and desperate attempts to protect his sister amid failed foster placements and a nightmare move to his aunt's in Bakersfield, where beatings from her boyfriend became routine. He shares his first hit of meth at 11 from another kid in the hall, sparking instant addiction to stay "awake and safe," leading to endless supply from locals, runaways, robberies, and juvenile camps by 16—where he formed his own clique and idolized prison-hardened "gods" who punked biker gangs. Brent details the spiral: unlimited meth from a cook tied to motorcycle clubs keeping him hallucinating for weeks, multiple prison stints totaling 28 years (starting as an adult at 18 in Chino), rising to "big homie" status in county jail while clean inside but relapsing instantly upon release, fathering a daughter amid failed attempts to provide, and brutal assaults like body-slamming a schizophrenic roommate. His story plummets to rock bottom: homeless in a wrecked car, suicidal despair with no one to call, until a desperate plea led to Tarzana Treatment Center, detox on heroin, and a fresh start in Long Beach—cutting off all ties, embracing 12 steps (with the inventory in step 4 as his toughest), and channeling his hustler grit into recovery. Despite the betrayal of snitching mentors and a life of zero social skills, Brent's narrative is one of triumph, as he details his path to freedom through relentless meetings (NA and hilarious CA shares), faith in God, and a scripted destiny, now working at Cry Help rehab, pursuing certifications, and launching Grace Forge Recovery to teach vocational skills like urban farming to break the cycle for others. This gripping tale of resilience, faith, and breaking free from generational curses shines a light on the hidden horrors of addiction in the system and streets and offers hope for anyone ready to ask for help and just not use. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more real stories of recovery and transformation! #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #OvercomingTrauma #SoberSidePodcast #redemptionjourney Follow us for more stories of hope and recovery: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober_side_... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobersidepodc... If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support the channel! Tune in every Thursday at 2:00pm PST for new episodes packed with real talk on sobriety, addiction, and personal growth. Your support helps us reach more people – drop a comment below with your thoughts! #sobrietyjourney #AddictionRecovery #TheSoberSide #recovery #sober #alcoholdetox #FromFosterHellToSoberHero #MethAddictionSurvivor #PrisonToRecovery #RockBottomRedemption #GangLifeEscape #ChildhoodTraumaOvercome #SoberLivingJourney #AddictionRecoveryStory #BreakingTheCycle #SoberSidePodcast #MethNightmare #InstitutionalSurvival #28YearsInPrison #FaithAndRecovery #UrbanFarmingRehab #NAmeetings #12StepWarrior #CryHelpHero #GenerationalCurseBroken #SuicidalToSober