Jason Granberg spent 25 years chasing a high, first with alcohol and later cocaine, believing the next dollar, success or possession would finally make him happy. Behind the success of building his own business, he was quietly battling depression and anxiety.
A few years ago, Jason made a decision that terrified him; he called a helpline and asked to be sent somewhere far away, leading him to 42 days of detox and treatment in New Jersey. He returned home and has remained in recovery ever since. Along the way, he learned that no amount of money can fill an empty place inside you. Today, Jason is up at 4 a.m., at the gym by 5 and facing life head-on instead of running from it.
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, the owner of Granberg Landscaping and Concrete shares his story of addiction, recovery and learning to find and love himself.
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Jason Granberg
Jason Granberg spent 25 years battling substance use disorder before reaching a breaking point that he knew was life or death. He checked himself into a 42-day detox and treatment program in New Jersey, farther from home than he had ever been, and has been clean ever since. Today he wakes up at 4am, hits the gym daily, and faces life head-on. He is sharing his story because he wants others to know that recovery is possible and life without substances is not just survivable but worth living.
