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Part 14: Darryl Strawberry on Predicting Kaepernick Would Never Play Again After Kneeling
Part 1: Darryl Strawberry on Growing Up in Crenshaw Around Gangs & Violence
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Darryl Strawberry shared how he has managed to maintain sobriety for over 27 years after battling heroin and crack addiction. Strawberry credited this success to his faith and an internal change, suggesting that true recovery requires a deep, internal healing rather than temporary band-aid solutions. Strawberry posits that understanding and addressing the brokenness or inner struggles that often fuel addiction are crucial steps in the recovery journey. Additionally, he highlighted the important role his mother and wife played in his recovery. Strawberry states that his mother's faith and his wife's support were key factors in his journey towards sobriety. Despite hang ups along the way, Strawberry embraced both his victories and defeats, emerging as an inspiring figure for those battling addiction. The Mets will retire Strawberry's number 18 jersey on June 1st, a significant moment he cherishes and credits to resilience against personal adversity.
