Tricia Lewis
Recovery Happy Hour
103 - Resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ Recovery/ Lazarus
103 - Resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ Recovery/ Lazarus
103 - Resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ Recovery/ Lazarus
Tuesday 14th July 2020
Tricia Lewis and Lazarus discuss making recovery spaces more inclusive for BIPOC and LGBTQ communities on Recovery Happy Hour.
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Get the buttons here!Lazarus Shares Inclusive Recovery Resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ Communities
We need to keep having these conversations going, keep sharing stories that don't look and sound just like our own one, to identify that recovery can be very, very different when you're a minority or marginalized and two, to better understand the extra layers added onto someone's struggle for sobriety.
Ever wondered how recovery spaces can become more inclusive? In this episode of Recovery Happy Hour, host Tricia Lewis chats with Lazarus, a passionate advocate for diversity in sobriety. They start by addressing the often-overlooked privilege of being white and straight in the recovery community, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups.
Lazarus opens up about their personal journey as a black and trans individual in recovery, sharing how their mental health only improved after beginning their transition. They highlight the importance of therapy and wish they had sought help earlier. Lazarus doesn't just talk about their own experiences; they offer practical advice on making sober spaces more welcoming for BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals. From tackling internalized beliefs of unworthiness to promoting accessible resources, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.
Currently working with Tempest sobriety school, Lazarus brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the table. The episode wraps up with a powerful call to action: keep these crucial conversations going. As Lazarus puts it, "We need to keep sharing stories that don't look and sound just like our own one". Tune in to hear more about creating a recovery community that truly embraces everyone.