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Ep. 23 Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez
Ep. 23 Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez
Ep. 23 Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez
Thursday 2nd March 2023
Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez share how cultural identity shaped their addiction recovery journeys in this episode of 'Recovery Talk'.
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Get the buttons here!Cultural Identity and Recovery: Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez Share Their Stories
So for me, my life has always evolved around having people that I can trust, mentors, people close to home who understand me, and not all of those people are latinx folk always, but those are people that I can trust and I can come back to and process my experiences.
Ever wondered how cultural identity shapes the path to recovery? In this episode of 'Recovery Talk', Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez dive into their personal journeys, revealing how their cultural backgrounds influenced their struggles and triumphs in addiction recovery. Tim and Haner, both members of the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence team, open up about the challenges they faced, from feeling rejected by their communities to grappling with a sense of isolation from their ethnic identities.
They candidly discuss how these experiences intertwined with substance abuse and mental health issues, shedding light on the often-overlooked intersection of cultural identity and recovery. Through their heartfelt stories, they emphasize the importance of representation, education, and having a supportive network. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how acknowledging and reclaiming one's cultural identity can play a crucial role in the healing process.