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Chris Baker - Breaking the Cycle of Crime & Re-writing Your Story
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There's a moment in everyone's life when the world feels like it's collapsing under the weight of our mistakes. For Chris Baker, that moment stretched into years of battling the repercussions of a childhood riddled with trauma and a descent into a life of crime. This episode hears how he broke the cycle of trauma to embraces the power of second chances.
Chris speaks with unwavering honesty about his transformation from a troubled youth to an advocate for change, sharing his deeply personal experiences that underscore the profound impact of mentorship, creative expression, and redemption.
Against a backdrop of hardship, Chris reveals the life-changing consequences of his father's imprisonment and the subsequent spiral that saw him himself entangled with the law. He recounts how engaging with rehabilitation organisations carved a path towards self-improvement and how his work in disability awareness and offender support shines a beacon of hope for others. From the depths of a tragic accident that forever altered his world, Chris emerged with a newfound purpose, channeling his experiences into empowering others.
Chris's story is a testament to human resilience. But it isn’t just about overcoming adversity, it’s about harnessing life's challenges to fuel a passion for making a difference. With the optimism of someone who has seen the darkest nights and now working tirelessly so others might find their own dawn. Chris Baker's journey is a powerful reminder that transformation is within reach, and that each one of us holds the potential for remarkable change.
Episode signposting:
https://www.instagram.com/chris__baker__/
https://www.apfoundation.org.uk/
https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/support-type/mental-health-support/
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