Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
#088 - Removing The Mask with Chris Benton
#088 - Removing The Mask with Chris Benton
#088 - Removing The Mask with Chris Benton
Thursday 2nd December 2021
Chris Benton shares his journey from trauma and addiction to sobriety and faith on 'Let The Journey Begin' with Hilary Roberts and Jason Wahler.
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Get the buttons here!Chris Benton: From Hidden Trauma to Sobriety and Faith
When God said he healed me, he healed me.
Picture a shy kid who finds solace in freestyle biking, only to later battle the demons of addiction. That's Chris Benton's story. In this episode of 'Let The Journey Begin', hosts Hilary Roberts and Jason Wahler sit down with Chris, co-host of The Chris and Sandy Show, to unravel his incredible journey. Chris opens up about how childhood trauma led him down a path of alcohol abuse, eventually spiraling into addiction.
Freestyle biking was his initial escape, but it couldn't shield him from the pain forever. Chris shares candidly about the moments he lost entire nights to drinking and the multiple stints in jail that marked his lowest points. It was the crumbling of his second marriage that became his wake-up call. Faced with a choice between life and death, Chris turned to faith, pleading with God to remove his desire for alcohol.
Remarkably, he found the strength to turn his life around and has been sober for nearly 14 years. The episode dives deep into the role of faith and spirituality in Chris's recovery, emphasizing how crucial it was for his healing. He also discusses the impact of addiction on relationships and the power of vulnerability in the recovery process. Chris's story is a testament to the idea that even in our darkest moments, there's a glimmer of hope.
For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Chris's journey offers a powerful reminder that recovery is possible. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and perhaps find a bit of hope for your own journey.