Victor Woods opens up about his journey from a promising young man with dreams of becoming a lawyer to a U.S. soldier battling a $900-a-day drug habit that nearly took his life. Raised by a single mother and facing periods of homelessness, Victor found discipline and direction in the military — but the trauma of deployment and the chaos of life after service sent him down a dangerous path. In this interview, Victor shares what he witnessed during his time in Afghanistan, how addiction took control, and the near-fatal car crash that became his turning point. Today, he’s a devoted husband, father, and firefighter — living proof that redemption is always possible.

00:00 – Victor’s Journey from the Military to Addiction
02:32 – Moving to Danbury & Launching a Podcast
04:34 – Growing Up in Brooklyn
11:12 – Street Fights and Early Struggles
18:16 – Getting Kicked Out & Living on the Streets
23:45 – Choosing the Army Over College
31:36 – Boot Camp Reality: First Days in the Military
44:53 – Deployment to Afghanistan
52:18 – Arrested Overseas: The Guardian Angel Program Story
01:04:59 – Coming Home & Struggling with Civilian Life
01:12:21 – Falling Into Opioid Addiction
01:18:53 – Hitting Rock Bottom
01:27:27 – Legal Trouble, Recovery, and Probation
01:32:31 – Redemption, Purpose, and Life After Addiction

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