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Khalil Rafati - On How He Crawled Out Of The Depths Of Addiction Hell & Came Out The Other-Side, Battling Drug Addiction, Failure, & The Will To Persevere Through The Darkest Times

May 7, 2019
Formerly addicted to heroin and cocaine, Khalil Rafati shares his powerful journey of addiction and recovery. From living homeless on Skid Row to becoming the founder of Sun Life Organics, Khalil's story is inspiring. Topics include surviving trauma, addiction and chaos, working for Elizabeth Taylor, finding value beyond physical appearance, the importance of hard work, and the truth about food labels.
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Khalil's Journey From Addiction to Success

  • Khalil Rafati was homeless, weighed 109 pounds, and addicted to heroin and cocaine at 33 years old.
  • He rose from addiction's depths to sobriety and founded the Sun Life Organics franchise.
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Trauma Shaped Young Khalil

  • Khalil endured a traumatic childhood with abusive family and severe PTSD.
  • He acted out through violence, drugs, and early criminal behavior seeking escape and attention.
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Washing Cars Opened Doors

  • Khalil started washing cars in LA, which led to connections with Guns N' Roses and others.
  • His reputation and trustworthiness helped him rise despite a rough start.
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