Steve Bennet-Martin
Steve Bennet-Martin
Allow Good Things ft. Davide
Allow Good Things ft. Davide
Allow Good Things ft. Davide
Thursday 22nd September 2022
Steve Martin-Bennet interviews Davide on their journey through alcohol abuse, exploring the impact of sexuality on addiction and the benefits of sobriety.
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15 minutes
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Hopeful
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Davide's Journey: Finding Sobriety and Self in the LGBT+ Community
I think it's important not to isolate yourself and not to put yourself in a position where you think that not drinking you're not going to have fun. So the gay scene was centered within a few bars and around drinking. In that sense, my sexuality played a role in alcohol abuse.
What happens when the very social scene that defines your identity also fuels your addiction? In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet sits down with Davide to discuss their battle with alcohol abuse and the unique challenges faced by the LGBT+ community. Davide opens up about the difficulties of navigating a gay scene where drinking is often central, making it tough to imagine a sober life without feeling isolated.
But their story doesn't stop at the struggle. Davide shares how sobriety has allowed them to forge deeper connections and build self-confidence, turning what seemed like a social disadvantage into a personal triumph. They emphasize the importance of community support and offer practical advice on refusing drinks and finding joy in sobriety. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the intersection of sexuality and addiction, and how one can reclaim their life and happiness through sobriety.
Tune in for an inspiring tale of resilience and the power of choosing a better path.