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I Was Shot Twice During a Meth Robbery, Survived Fentanyl & Lived in Bando’s for Years. | Ep 218

Sep 30, 2026 · 59m

Summary

Jay Jay Polly shares his journey from a childhood marked by domestic violence and family rejection to discovering his sexuality and facing rejection from his religious family. He details his descent into severe addiction, including a 56-day meth binge, selling drugs, and surviving a shooting that required emergency surgery. Jay also recounts a near-fatal fentanyl overdose at a casino and various legal troubles, ultimately finding stability and purpose as a war client at a treatment center.

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