Former Addict On How He Survived The Streets Of Newark | William Milligram

It took more than 40 rehab centers for William to finally find a path to recovery. During his 15 years of substance abuse, William was homeless and struggling to survive on the cold streets of Newark, New Jersey. Listen in as he talks to Ian about the trajectory of his life and the catalyst that helped him truly turn it around. Connect with William Milligram: IG: https://instagram.com/willmilligram?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingfromfalling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 10% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com 00:00 Intro 00:45 New Merch Discount 02:50 Childhood 06:34 What school was like for him 11:25 Being triggered 12:50 Thinking about what could have been 17:32 Weight on his shoulders 18:40 Finishing high school 20:45 Lowest points of his life 24:00 Homeless in Newark 27:27 Relationship with parents 28:50 Advice for saving a loved one 34:40 Day in the life of a homeless addict 41:06 Crazy things homeless people do 45:44 Arrests on record 46:25 Near death experience 52:50 Continuing to use 54:12 Body Brokering 57:24 What rehab facilities are like 1:01:38 His daughter giving him purpose 1:04:52 Triggers after getting clean 1:06:21 Getting the message on substances out there 1:08:05 What he does now Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices