Punk , Graffiti , Gangs, Drugs, Prison, Recovery Mohawk Matt | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Enjoy this episode with Mohawk Matt SULLEN SALES REP from Sullen family. We talk about his life's trials and stories, Graffiti, punk music, gangs, prison and drugs. He has lived a wild life and we are glad to have him share his personal story on his journey to recovery !
In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Mohawk Matt shares his journey from graffiti artist to gang member to drug dealer to crack cocaine addict to recovery. He discusses the homeless problem in California and how it’s rooted in drug addiction. He also talks about the Rampart Scandal in Los Angeles, where corrupt police officers were involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activity.
Highlights
💉 Sold drugs but didn’t do them until age 21
🏢 Homeless problem in California is really a drug addiction problem
🚓 Rampart Scandal exposed corruption in the LAPD
🤯 Crack cocaine addiction led to a week of enjoyment and a downward spiral
🎨 Started as a graffiti artist and grew up in a multicultural environment
02:28 Recovery and Homelessness
04:06 Police Issues
05:19 The Rampart Scandal
08:17 Police Brutality
10:37 MAPs and LGBTQ+ Community
12:45 Life Before Addiction
16:14 Discussion of TV Shows and Graffiti
21:44 Overcoming Addiction
27:01 Meth and Paranoia
34:41 Living in Sodom and Gomorrah Times
40:24 Training Day Movie
41:59 Crack Addiction and Stealing from a Cop
45:53 Finding Sobriety
52:21 Watching Porn on Meth
55:56 Meth Addiction
57:47 Becoming Sober and Starting a Career in Modeling
01:03:24 Earning the Right to Use Numbing Cream
01:08:06 Motivating People
01:13:55 Responding to DMs