Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
446 - Tek’s Journey Through Hardships to Sobriety
446 - Tek’s Journey Through Hardships to Sobriety
446 - Tek’s Journey Through Hardships to Sobriety
Friday 15th November 2024
Join Tek as he shares his powerful journey from addiction and homelessness to sobriety and hope on Real Recovery Talk.
71 minutes
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Honest
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Author:
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Tek shares his struggles with self-harm and marijuana use.
- He recounts his experience of homelessness and living out of a car.
- Tek's decision to get sober at the age of 20.
- The importance of finding the right support system in recovery.
- Lessons learned from his journey to sobriety.
Everybody has their cockroach moment.
In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, host Tom Conrad sits down with his friend Tek to discuss Tek's journey from addiction to sobriety. Tek shares his experiences growing up in Northern California, dealing with feelings of emptiness, and turning to self-harm and marijuana as a way to escape. His story is a raw and honest account of the struggles he faced, including homelessness and living out of a Buick.
One morning, Tek woke up covered in cockroaches and realised he needed to make a change. At just 20 years old, he decided to get clean and sober, marking the beginning of his transformation. Tek's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding the right support system. His candid reflections on his past and the lessons he's learned along the way provide hope and inspiration for anyone facing similar challenges.
Tek's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding strength in vulnerability and the importance of community in recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for a powerful story of redemption and growth.