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Victory Kirk spent decades trapped in addiction, shame, and survival mode. What began as casual use spiraled into a deadly dependency that nearly took everything: his health, his relationships, and his will to live. When he finally collapsed under the weight of withdrawal and despair, Victory entered treatment—broken, terrified, and convinced he was beyond saving.

But recovery had other plans.

"Breaking the Chain" follows Victory's emotional journey through detox, relapse, rebuilding trust, discovering purpose, and becoming a peer recovery coach in the same emergency rooms where he once fought for his life. Set against the harsh backdrop of Skid Row and the realities of the opioid crisis, this memoir shows the science behind addiction, the power of compassion, and the courage it takes to rise again.

Raw, honest, and deeply human, Victory's story challenges stigma and gives hope to anyone battling addiction—or loving someone who is. Recovery isn't easy. It isn't quick. But it is possible. And Victory proves that no matter how dark it gets, change begins with one choice: the choice to try.