Paul Noddings
Paul Noddings
Elijah - Seeking Clarity
Elijah - Seeking Clarity
Elijah - Seeking Clarity
Tuesday 8th October 2019
Elijah recounts his journey from cocaine addiction to sobriety, focusing on mental clarity and alternative highs. Listen to 'Stories of Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Elijah's Road to Sobriety: From Cocaine to Clarity
High, in my opinion, is being high on life, really not having to rely on material things like drugs and other things too. You know you don't have to be trapped in addiction.
Elijah, a 26-year-old from Oregon, opens up about his intense journey through addiction and recovery in this heartfelt episode of 'Stories of Addiction'. Starting with smoking pot as a high school sophomore, Elijah's substance use escalated to cocaine, which eventually took control of his life. With his job hanging by a thread and mental health issues mounting, Elijah knew he had to make a change.
Now, newly sober and living at the Gault Street Sober Living Environment, he's determined to keep his mental clarity and stay on the path of recovery. Host Paul Noddings guides Elijah through his story, touching on the significant impact of mental health on addiction and the transformative power of sober living. Elijah candidly discusses the challenges he faced, including the struggle to maintain employment while battling addiction and the crucial role that faith plays in his recovery journey.
One of the standout moments in this episode is when Elijah shares his perspective on finding alternative highs. He says, 'High, in my opinion, is being high on life, really not having to rely on material things like drugs and other things too. You know you don't have to be trapped in addiction'. Elijah's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is within reach, no matter how bleak things may appear.
His determination and insights offer hope and inspiration for anyone grappling with addiction. If you or someone you know is facing similar struggles, Elijah's journey might just provide the encouragement needed to take that first step toward sobriety. Tune into 'Stories of Addiction' to hear more about Elijah's path to clarity and the lessons he's learned along the way.