Jay Alexander’s young life was anything but stable. Always on the move, he struggled to find a place in the world. While stumbling through high school, an assistant principal identified his difficulties and brought him and gave him the assignment of helping other students who struggled to learn math and English. Little did he know that would reappear later in life has he worked as a recovering addict in the First Steps rehabilitation facility in Salt Lake City. Throughout his life, Jay had people who, in spite of being in his own way, believed in him giving him hope for recovery. Listen in as Jay tells his compelling story.

Sponsors & Partners
The Other Side Academy (TOSA) - theothersideacademy.com
My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org



00:00 - Jay Alexander
01:28 - The Other Side Academy
01:43 - My Story Matters / Captain Your Story
02:20 - Jay’s Upbringing
09:45 - Grandmother Dies
17:15 - Moment of Intense Desperation
22:15 - Getting Shot
30:00 - Details on his Arrests
35:00 - Relapsing in Drug Court & Getting in a Car Accident
39:40 - Things are Looking Up
45:20 - Final Piece of Advice