Ajai Sanders: Comedy, Addiction, and the Path to Sobriety
My desire was to enlarge my spiritual life.
Ever wondered how someone can go from the bright lights of Hollywood to the dark depths of addiction and back to the light of recovery? Ajai Sanders, best known for her role in the sitcom 'A Different World', opens up about her personal journey on this episode of Peji's Recovery Corner.
Host Pej Alaghamandan sits down with Ajai to explore her life as an actress and stand-up comedian, the struggles she faced with substance abuse, and how she found her way to sobriety. Ajai reveals how her love for comedy initially led her down a path of addiction, but it was spirituality that ultimately guided her to recovery. She talks candidly about the importance of having a higher power and a spiritual life in overcoming addiction.
Throughout their conversation, Pej and Ajai emphasize the critical role of support systems—whether it's family, friends, or community—in the recovery process. This episode is a heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the challenges of addiction and the hope that recovery brings. Ajai's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of spirituality and support. Tune in to hear this inspiring conversation on Peji's Recovery Corner.