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How Heroin at 14 Led to 4 Mini-Strokes and Brain Surgery | Ep 212

Sep 16, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Corey Batten shares his story of severe addiction, starting with heroin and crack at age 14 after childhood trauma and abuse. He describes his descent into homelessness, multiple jail stints, and a life-threatening bout with bacterial meningitis that left him with strokes. After a spiritual awakening led him to recovery, he discusses his relapses and the importance of consistent, authentic service to others.

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