Nate Kelly

The Sobriety Diaries

Nate Kelly

  • Addiction & Mental Health with Ross

Addiction & Mental Health with Ross

Wednesday 16th June 2021

Ross discusses his battle with addiction and mental health on 'The Sobriety Diaries', offering hope and insights for those struggling.
28 minutes
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The Sobriety Diaries
Author:
Nate Kelly
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Ross' Road to Recovery: Battling Addiction and Mental Health

I convinced myself I had no worth unless I was a drunk guy at the party...the type that wake up and drink and they have the shakes and all that, and that is absolutely true.
Ross' story is a raw and honest account of battling addiction and mental health struggles. From an early age, alcohol became a crutch for Ross, masking insecurities and leading him down a path that eventually included cocaine. This episode of 'The Sobriety Diaries' offers a candid look at how addiction intertwined with his mental health, creating a fragile state of being.
Ross doesn't shy away from the hard truths, debunking common myths about addiction and emphasizing the importance of professional help in recovery. He also reflects on the value of hindsight, sharing how looking back has helped him understand his journey better. The conversation touches on the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, such as isolation and the surge in online alcohol sales, and how these factors exacerbated his struggles.
Ross' hope is to reach others who are still fighting their own battles, offering a message of resilience and the possibility of finding oneself in sobriety. Tune in to hear Ross' powerful journey and gain insights into the complex relationship between addiction and mental health.