This is an amazing broadcast about recovery from drug addiction. Shannon White is a courageous woman from Charlestown, Massachusetts. She grew up in one of Boston’s roughest neighborhoods, where the sounds of violence often echoed louder than words of love. Raised in a home marked by domestic abuse and emotional trauma, she learned early how heavy the weight of pain and survival could be. As a young girl, Shannon faced more than most adults ever will. The trauma of her upbringing eventually led her into a life of crime and addiction. By the time she became a young mother, she found herself lost in a cycle of substance abuse, trying to numb wounds that had never truly healed.

But Shannon’s story is not just one of struggle—it’s one of transformation. In the quiet aftermath of chaos, she found strength she didn’t know she had. Through faith, she discovered a new path, grounded in her belief in God and a burning desire to live differently, for herself and her child (children). With relentless determination, Shannon broke free from the chains of addiction and began rebuilding her life, piece by piece. She didn’t just survive—she healed.

Today, Shannon is a beacon of hope for those still fighting their battles. She founded the Trauma Response Team, a powerful group dedicated to helping others work through the devastating effects of trauma, addiction, and personal loss. Her mission is clear: to show people that no matter how deep the pain, no matter how far gone things may seem, recovery from loss is possible with a helping hand and someone's shoulder to cry on. Shannon's work is incredible. Also, Shannon's life is proof that from the darkest places, light can emerge—and that healing, with love, faith, and community, can change everything. Shannon is a true living light of God's grace and power.

Jared hit rock bottom—addicted, broken, and locked behind bars, haunted by the image of his girlfriend dying right in front of him. That moment shattered him, but it also woke something deep inside: a desperate need for change. In prison, he faced the truth he’d run from for years. Day by day, he fought through withdrawal, guilt, and regret. He used the pain as fuel, refusing to let her death be meaningless. He picked up books instead of needles, worked on his body, his mind, and his spirit. When he walked out of those prison gates, he wasn’t the same man—he was reborn. Now, he shares his story to help others break free from their own chains, proving that even from the darkest moments, a new life can rise.

Correction Officer Jimmy Aspro is taking a bold stand against dangerous men by exposing the dark world they operate in and teaching parents how to protect their children. Drawing from his frontline experience in law enforcement, Aspro delves into the disturbing tactics predators use to target and exploit vulnerable kids, both online and in the real world. Through public outreach and educational efforts, he aims to empower families with the knowledge to recognize warning signs, understand grooming behaviors, and take proactive steps to ensure their children's safety. His mission is clear: to shine a light on the predators who seek to harm and to give parents the tools they need to stop them before it’s too late.

We want to take this time to thank the listening audience. You are making this show very successful. If you are interested in being on the show, please email us at Dipp37.lp@gmail.com or Lockedoutradioshow@gmail.com.

This is the second show of a two-part series on Human Trafficking. Please listen to this show with caution.

After being trapped in the world of human trafficking, Diane found the strength to escape. Stripped of her freedom and identity for so long, she began the painful yet empowering journey of rebuilding her life. Through counseling, education, and unwavering resilience, Diane now shares her story as a survivor advocate, using her voice to raise awareness and support others still in captivity. Her story is one of courage, transformation, and the enduring power of hope.

There’s a man of color walking through a neighborhood just north of Boston right now who’s living proof that no matter how dark your past, your future can still shine. His story isn’t one of perfection—but of the power and survival in a broken system. Pain transformed into the purpose of why. Of resilience, redemption, and real change.

He grew up in a home where love was present, but resources were scarce. Raised by a single immigrant mother who did everything she could to keep food on the table and a roof overhead, he watched her grind and struggle, often sacrificing her own needs for his. But like too many young men and women of color growing up in broken systems, he slipped through the cracks. The streets offered what he thought was freedom—fast money, false respect, and a temporary escape from the weight of reality.

That escape became addiction. Heroin crept in quietly but took everything loudly—his trust, his dreams, his relationships. Before long, prison followed. Behind those walls, time stood still while life outside moved on. But in that stillness, something began to shift.

Because rock bottom has a funny way of introducing you to the version of yourself you forgot could exist.

In the silence of prison confinement, he faced himself. Not the person the world judged, but the man he could become. He read books. He listened. He prayed. He planned. He rewrote the story he'd been living—and began scripting one he could be proud of. When the gates finally opened, he didn't just walk out of prison; he walked into purpose.

Now, he’s back in the neighborhoods that raised him, not as the kid chasing shortcuts, but as the man lighting up paths for others. He’s talking to young people about life choices. About how easy it is to lose your way, and how hard—but absolutely possible—it is to find it again. He’s in classrooms, community centers, parks—anywhere young minds gather—sharing not just his story, but his scars, his wisdom, and his truth.

He tells them:

"You don't have to learn everything the hard way like I did. You have a choice. Every single day. Stay in school. Listen to the people who want the best for you. Learn from my mistakes so you don’t have to live with the pain and repeat them."

He’s living proof that your past doesn’t define you—your choices do. And every right choice builds a new legacy.

To every young person who’s felt overlooked, outnumbered, or counted out: You are not your environment. You are not your worst mistake. You are not who they say you are. You are who you decide to become.

Let this brother’s journey remind you that no matter where you start, it’s never too late to turn your life around and become the hero in someone else’s story—including your own.

Keep going. Your purpose and your why is waiting.

A young man named Shaun McDonald, aka Sully, emerged into a long life of crime from the shadows of a profoundly traumatic past of violence and abuse. From an early age, he faced trials that would have broken many a childhood marked by loss, uncertainty, and relentless challenges. Yet, beneath the weight of his experiences lay an indomitable spirit, a flicker of hope that refused to be extinguished. As he navigated the turbulent waters of Federal prison and unimaginable hardship, Shaun learned that resilience is not the absence of pain, but the courage to rise above it. With each prison sentence, he discovered strength, transforming his scars and tattoos into symbols of survival within a broken system. This is the story of a young man who, against all odds survived, chose to turn his pain into purpose, inspiring others with his story of how to find light even in the darkest of times