"We do not have to be victims of our own stories...but interestingly enough stories are a way out [our suffering]. We hold the power to change our story." 

Sammy Rangel ended his ted talk leaving the stage with a standing ovation. He shared some stories of his childhood which was filled with so much abuse and neglect that it's hard not to empathize with story of what lead him to a 7 year prison sentence in solitary confinement.

Sammy is the founder of Formers Anonymous, a self-help group for criminals and addicts who are looking for support on how to change and recover from their addictive behavior. His story is extraordinary – being a victim of childhood physical, mental and sexual abuse, he lived most of his juvenile life as a homeless throwaway child, who very quickly encountered drugs, crime, sex, and violence in the street. He has enhanced his credibility by overcoming addiction and recovering from a life of gangs, violence and maximum-security prison to become a college-graduate, a street-savvy counselor, a mentor and now a father of four. Having graduated with Presidential honours and Summa Cum Laude, Sammy holds a Master of Social Work Degree and has earned several awards. His autobiographical book, FOURBEARS: The Myths of Forgiveness is not simply a graphically illustrated memoir, but also a ‘manual’, as it goes in depth concerning the steps it takes to forgive, change and recover. 

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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Tedx Danubia: The Power Of Forgiveness Ep.5

Pain-why do we avoid it? The real questions do we suffer well. 

You are listening to the Life Technician Podcast with Sammy Rangel, who went from disaster to master, and is now changing lives by changing minds. Follow him at sammyrangel.com

TLT PC Pain-Suffer Well Ep.4

That isn't the greatest loss in life it's what we lose while we're still alive. If you were drowning it's time to swim.

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TLT PC The Gains Of Loss Ep.6

A thought lives about 7 seconds...so how is it that we have thoughts that last a lifetime. We can spend a lifetime trying to out run a moment in our lives

TLT PC 7 Seconds Ep.7

When we have given as much as we think we can we have to dig deep and give a  little more

TLT PC A Little More Ep.8

The things I ahve learned about myself and about being loveable

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The Life Technician Podcasts are meant to inspire thoughtfulness about any condition we might experience that has held us back or led us in the opposite direction we desire.

The Life Technician Podcast Ep.10 - With Emily Katz

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Do you want to live at the level of your wounds or the level of your spirit? Courage is knowing what not to fear as much as it is about what we should.   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sammyrangel/support

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We might've been born in chains but we don't have to live in them.   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sammyrangel/support

The Life Technician Podcast Ep. 12 Free of Chains (made with Spreaker)

If you could imagine what your dream life would be like what would you have to do right now to get there? What would you have to bring to the table? what would you have to embrace? What would have to leave behind? What would you have to overcome?  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sammyrangel/support

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