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He robbed more than 20 banks across America while running from the FBI. But after his arrest, Jonathan would face something even more devastating: nine years in prison isolation.
Growing up surrounded by childhood trauma, abuse, addiction, and organized crime, Jonathan's life spiralled into drug trafficking, bank robberies, and a nationwide FBI manhunt. His substance use escalated into opioid addiction, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, paranoia, and hallucinations.
After being sentenced to federal prison, Jonathan spent 16 years incarcerated, including nine years in solitary confinement. He shares how prison violence and prolonged isolation affected his mental health, and how trauma therapy, addiction treatment, and compassionate support helped him begin rebuilding his life.
But recovery wasn't a straight line. Following his release, Jonathan experienced relapse, relationship struggles, and the challenges of rebuilding a life after incarceration.
This is a powerful conversation about addiction recovery, mental health, the criminal justice system, relapse prevention, accountability, and second chances.
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