Living a Double Life: Danny Deaton's Journey Through Addiction
In the beginning it is harmless...Maybe now I'm getting a little sloppy in some areas. So it's at that point when the lies are more than you can handle. But also it always turns into an actual illness in your brain.
Have you ever wondered how someone can hide a deep struggle with addiction for years? Danny Deaton did just that, concealing his battles with drugs, alcohol, and pornography for seven long years. In this episode of 'Your Living Proof Podcast', Danny and EJ Deaton pull back the curtain on the lies and self-deception that often accompany addiction. They discuss the common falsehoods addicts tell themselves and the harsh truths that eventually surface.
Danny speaks openly about the mental gymnastics involved in rationalizing addictive behaviors and how addiction can cloud cognitive functions. But it’s not all grim; the episode also highlights the incredible power of recovery and transformation. Danny emphasizes that addiction is a brain illness needing proper treatment and care. He and EJ offer a message of hope, encouraging those struggling to seek help and reminding them that support is available.
This episode is a raw, honest look at the double life of addiction and the path to recovery.