Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Addicts Anyway
Addicts Anyway
Addicts Anyway
Thursday 21st November 2019
Join Dylan on Steppin' Out Radio as he shares his journey from family neglect and addiction to recovery through creativity and support.
18 minutes
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Dylan's Tale: From Family Shadows to Personal Recovery
I realized that with the drawing, often the places I'd go would be fantasy, and I was a creative kid. It was one, it was my only way of expressing things, and two, it was trying to reach out and connect to people.
Dylan's journey is a poignant reminder of how family legacies can shape our paths. In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Dylan opens up about growing up in a household marred by the shadows of past addictions. His mother, though in recovery, never seemed to fit the mold of a typical substance abuser, while his father remained emotionally distant. These dynamics left Dylan feeling isolated and misunderstood, yet he found solace in drawing, a creative outlet that became his lifeline.
Despite excelling academically in high school, Dylan couldn't escape the grip of substance abuse. It was only through the guidance of a sponsor and a robust support system that he began to turn his life around. This episode delves into the importance of finding healthy ways to express oneself and the transformative power of support systems.
Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Dylan's story offers a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.