TRIGGERnometry I Spent Years on Skid Row, Homeless & Addicted - Jared Klickstein
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Jul 13, 2025 
Jared Klickstein, author of 'Crooked Smile', shares his harrowing journey from childhood trauma to homelessness and addiction. He opens up about the grim realities of life on Skid Row, detailing the alarming rise of fentanyl and its deadly impact. Jared reflects on the fight for survival amid gang dynamics and personal struggles in L.A. jails. He advocates for comprehensive rehabilitation programs and discusses the need for a societal shift in how we approach addiction and homelessness, emphasizing hope, purpose, and systemic change.
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Waking Up Missing Body Parts
- Jared woke up missing his big toe and bottom lip from severe drug addiction.
- He self-inflicted wounds by chewing his own lip during addiction's worst phase.
Childhood with Addicted Parents
- Jared grew up with both parents addicted to heroin during his early childhood.
- The addiction exposure influenced his own future struggles with drugs.
From Alcohol to Heroin in College
- Jared started with alcohol and marijuana in high school, then moved to Oxycontin in college.
- His college friends were openly using heroin, influencing his drug experimentation.
