Kristen
Kristen
Drugs made me feel absolutely nothing but I also felt like Superman at the same time.
Drugs made me feel absolutely nothing but I also felt like Superman at the same time.
Drugs made me feel absolutely nothing but I also felt like Superman at the same time.
Thursday 18th May 2023
Listen as Paul shares his journey from addiction to recovery, revealing the power of therapy, self-reflection, and inner strength.
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48 minutes
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Empowering
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Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Kristen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Paul's Redemption: From Addiction to Inner Strength
Episode Overview
- Paul's journey through addiction, incarceration, and mental health struggles
- The impact of therapy on Paul's healing process and self-discovery
- Insights into the societal stigma surrounding addiction and mental health
- The transformative power of self-reflection and finding inner strength
- The significance of support, love, and belief in the journey to recovery
I don't want to say now I believe in God or a higher power because they never left me. I think that's a beautiful thing, believing in yourself.
What happens when you mix the highs of feeling invincible with the lows of addiction? In this gripping episode, host Kristen sits down with Paul, a veteran who has faced the dark depths of substance abuse and emerged stronger. Paul's story begins with early experimentation with pot, quickly escalating to pills and heroin. Despite a stint in the Air Force meant to set him straight, he found himself back in the clutches of addiction.
His journey took a turn for the worse with multiple run-ins with the law, culminating in prison time. But it was the loss of friends to addiction that finally jolted him into choosing sobriety for good. Paul opens up about the harsh realities of addiction and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. He shares candid insights into how therapy played a crucial role in his recovery, helping him uncover the root causes of his addiction.
His time in solitary confinement became a period of profound self-reflection, revealing the transformative power of looking inward. The episode also tackles the heavy societal stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. Paul offers his perspective on why self-belief is essential for anyone on the path to recovery. His journey is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the importance of understanding one's own story.
If you're looking for a raw and real discussion about addiction, mental health, and the power of resilience, this episode is a must-listen. Paul's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding inner strength and reclaiming one's life.