PMN Pop-up Studio - Kalamazoo Annual Wellness Recovery Festival: Keith's Voice of Recovery

Updated about 2 months ago

In "Stories of Recovery in Bronson Park," Angela Logan sits down with Keith in the serene setting of downtown Kalamazoo's Bronson Park. Keith shares his harrowing and inspiring journey through homelessness, addiction, and eventual recovery. Having faced the harsh realities of life on the streets and multiple encounters with the criminal justice system, Keith tells of his turning point during a cold winter that led him to seek help. Through the support of Narcotics Anonymous and family, he gradually rebuilds his life, finding work and stability. This emotional and honest conversation highlights the power of community, resilience, and hope.

Chapters

Introduction at Bronson Park (00:00:29)
Angela Logan introduces the location and purpose of the interviews, highlighting Bronson Park in Kalamazoo.

Angela Logan welcomes viewers to the beautiful Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo, setting the stage for interviews with community members sharing their recovery stories.
Keith's Background (00:00:50)
Keith begins to share his background, discussing his experiences with homelessness and drug addiction.

Keith introduces himself and begins to recount his struggles with homelessness and drug addiction, including his time in psych hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Turning Point (00:01:48)
Keith describes the pivotal moment that led him to seek change after a difficult period of homelessness and imprisonment.

Keith explains how experiencing a second harsh winter living outside pushed him to drastic actions, leading to a robbery while in a drug-induced state. This event became a turning point for his recovery.
Finding Support (00:02:47)
Keith talks about the support systems that helped him, including Narcotics Anonymous and the Ano Club.

Detailing his recovery journey, Keith highlights the importance of support systems such as Narcotics Anonymous and the Ano Club, where he attended AA meetings and learned the meaning of recovery.
Family and Personal Effort (00:03:57)
Keith discusses his family support and the personal effort required to prove his self-worth during recovery.

Keith shares that while his family supports him more now that he is clean, he had to put in significant personal effort to demonstrate his self-worth and commitment to recovery.
Looking Forward (00:04:41)
Keith expresses excitement about his future opportunities and experiences as part of his recovery journey.

Keith talks about his upcoming move and views it as a stepping stone in his recovery, expressing excitement and optimism about the new experiences that await him.
Conclusion and Gratitude (00:05:08)
Angela Logan thanks Keith for sharing his story, expressing admiration for his progress and wishing him well.

Concluding the interview, Angela Logan expresses gratitude to Keith for sharing his journey, acknowledging his progress and resilience, and wishing him the best in his continued recovery.