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#43 Forgiveness Will Set You Free - Johnny Alvarez
#43 Forgiveness Will Set You Free - Johnny Alvarez
#43 Forgiveness Will Set You Free - Johnny Alvarez
Wednesday 6th October 2021
Johnny Alvarez discusses his journey from trauma to recovery, emphasizing the transformative power of forgiveness on 'The Addictive Pod'.
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Get the buttons here!Johnny Alvarez on Forgiveness: A Journey from Trauma to Healing
I stopped trying to focus on the differences, on how people got sober or what type of drug that they used...The reason why I don't smoke anymore is because it does affect my mental health.
Imagine facing a childhood marred by sexual abuse and the shocking discovery that your stepdad isn't your biological father. For Johnny Alvarez, these early traumas set him on a path of drug use, dealing, and a string of arrests. But what if the key to his recovery was something as profound as forgiveness? In this episode of 'The Addictive Pod', Johnny opens up about his tumultuous journey and how he found freedom in forgiving those who hurt him.
His story is raw and unfiltered, shedding light on the dark corners of addiction and the powerful role of forgiveness in healing. Johnny's path wasn't easy. He had to confront his past head-on, facing his perpetrator and letting go of the shame and loneliness that fueled his addiction. But through it all, he discovered the therapeutic power of writing and the importance of vulnerability in recovery.
This episode isn't just about the struggles; it's about finding hope and strength in the most unexpected places. Johnny's experiences remind us that no matter how deep the pain, there is always a way to heal and grow. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and learn how forgiveness can transform lives.