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The Double Life of a Firefighter Paramedic: A Son’s Journey into His Father’s Dark Past

The Double Life of a Firefighter Paramedic: A Son’s Journey into His Father’s Dark Past

In 2013, Ken Tekiela unveiled a shocking truth to his son, one that had been hidden for more than two decades. This revelation came while Ken was grappling with a severe heroin addiction, a battle that lasted nearly ten years. During this tumultuous period, he had been estranged from his son, Kyle, for about five years. Concerned about his father’s worsening condition, Kyle made the decision to admit him into a detox facility to assist in his recovery.

Though Ken experienced several relapses, his recovery journey ultimately proved successful.