From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Allan Gressy’s Inspiring Transformation

In the latest episode of the HealingUs Podcast, we sit down with Allan Gressy, who shares his powerful story of resilience and redemption. Growing up in the tough streets of Queens, Allan faced a rough childhood filled with bullying and constant fights to survive life in the projects. His struggle with addiction began at a very young age, with home being far from a safe space. Allan became an active drug addict, and addiction followed him throughout his life, leading to an overdose in his 60s. His addiction strained relationships, including those with his children, ultimately causing him to lose contact with his grandchildren and end his marriage in divorce. However, Allan’s story takes a turn for the better. Despite being dealt a rough hand, including being on dialysis, he turned his life around, achieving sobriety and dedicating himself to help ...