Brett Morris
Brett Morris
#140 – George Brooks: Metta Association
#140 – George Brooks: Metta Association
#140 – George Brooks: Metta Association
Wednesday 14th December 2022
George Brooks discusses his journey with mental illness and addiction, advocating for change through The Metta Association on 'Recovery Survey'.
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Get the buttons here!George Brooks: From Struggles to Strength with The Metta Association
You cannot enter recovery for your children, your mother, your wife or anybody. The realization that you actually have a mental illness is scary, because you don't really know what that means.
Imagine facing a lifetime of mental illness starting at just seven years old. That's the reality for George Brooks, who has weathered abuse, childhood obesity, health complications, and addiction. In this episode of 'Recovery Survey', George opens up about his tumultuous journey, including the challenges of raising a son with mental illness, enduring divorce trauma, and battling for custody.
Despite these hardships, George has found strength and wisdom in his experiences, which he now channels into his nonprofit organization, The Metta Association. This nonprofit is dedicated to advocating for the decriminalization and destigmatization of mental illness. George emphasizes the importance of accountability and therapy in managing mental health and offers a message of hope and resilience. His story is a testament to the power of advocacy and the benefits of therapy.
Tune in to hear how George is inspiring others to break the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.