WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E89 - Aired 03-14-24 Tim
E89 - Aired 03-14-24 Tim
E89 - Aired 03-14-24 Tim
Thursday 14th March 2024
Tim shares his powerful story of addiction, homelessness, and recovery. A must-listen for anyone seeking hope and inspiration.
64 minutes
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Honest
Hopeful
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Supportive
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Get the buttons here!From Darkness to Light: Tim's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Tim started drinking heavily at age 15 in a big Irish family.
- He came out as gay during high school, which added to his struggles.
- His addiction led him to homelessness in Manhattan.
- Support from family and rehab programs were crucial in his recovery.
- Tim now focuses on staying sober one day at a time.
If you can ever get that concept, it really is one day at a time.
In this episode of Courage to Hope, host Tony LaGreca welcomes Tim, a man who has faced the darkest corners of addiction and emerged on the other side. Tim shares his journey from starting to drink heavily as a teenager in a big Irish family to eventually becoming homeless in Manhattan. He recounts the progression of his addiction, which included alcohol and drugs, and how it led him to lose almost everything.
Tim's story is filled with raw honesty as he talks about coming out as gay during high school, the struggles with self-acceptance, and the impact of HIV on his life. He also touches on the pivotal moments that helped him find his way to recovery, including the support of his family and various rehab programs. Tim's resilience and determination to rebuild his life serve as a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for change.
This episode is a compelling reminder that even in the face of overwhelming odds, recovery is possible with the right support and mindset. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that offers hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction.