About John Awen
Life is a funny old game, no matter what we believe, or dream may happen to us. We can often be left feeling surprised as to how life evolves, from that moment. It is up to us as individuals to overcome and conquer the trials that may come our way. It is this that defines who and what we are, our strength of character and resilience to get through it.
Shattered Dreams
From a shattered dream of an Army career, an exploration into experimenting with drugs that ultimately led me into a murky world where I became a Heroin and Crack Cocaine addict for 12 years. During this time my life spiralled out of control. I suffered 3 heart attacks, was shot with a pistol at point blank range, was multiply stabbed and left for dead. I also found myself serving 9 different Prison sentences for driving whilst disqualified and shoplifting, all of which were directly linked to my addiction.
It was being stabbed that ultimately shocked me into giving up that way of life and now, in 2018, I am approaching 10 years clean. Even after those traumatic years, the onslaught against my body didn’t finish. In 2007 I was diagnosed as having contracted Hepatitis ‘C’ so I underwent a 48wks intensive course of Chemotherapy in 2010, which cured me, although not before I had endured chemically induced Leukaemia bought about by the highly invasive treatment.
I admit that I have abused my body over the years and know I am extremely lucky to still be here today, although the damage I inflicted is still causing me many problems today and will do for the rest of my life. It is a culmination of my experiences, my beliefs and outlook on life that I am able to offer advice and alternatives to people who may be battling with difficult situations, in doing this, I hope I can help others avoid the many pitfalls that I have gone through myself.
John Awen Author
Being an author and writer, to date I have written 4 books. I have contributed articles for another 2 and have appeared in various magazines. My books are all Spiritual and alternate belief based. If you feel you would like me to write for you, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
A free spirited Man, who openly follows a Shamanic way of life and being. I work with the elements and my Totem, or Power Animals to guide me through my daily life. They strengthen me and show me the finer workings and ways of the natural world and Universe as a whole.
