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EP 26 RAW Recovery W/ Shawn. Hosted by Dion Miller
EP 26 RAW Recovery W/ Shawn. Hosted by Dion Miller
EP 26 RAW Recovery W/ Shawn. Hosted by Dion Miller
Wednesday 21st October 2020
Join Shawn on RAW Recovery as he shares his journey from addiction and identity struggles to recovery and self-discovery.
97 minutes
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Empowering
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Shawn's Journey: From Struggles to Sobriety and Self-Discovery
I'm not a bad person trying to get better, be better.
Ever felt like you were caught in the middle, trying to find where you belong? That's exactly how Shawn felt growing up, feeling like a pawn between his parents. This episode of RAW Recovery, hosted by Dion Miller, dives into Shawn's compelling journey through addiction and sobriety. Shawn opens up about his early struggles with identity and how his first encounters with drinking and drugs only made things worse.
But it wasn't all dark; discovering music and art brought a sense of community and belonging he had been craving. Relationships, however, remained a challenge due to a lack of healthy role models. Shawn's exploration of alternative lifestyles, including piercings, eventually led him down a path to meth addiction. Along the way, he also learned he was HIV positive and turned to marijuana for coping. Despite these overwhelming hurdles, Shawn found his way to recovery.
He didn't just stop there; he started giving back, becoming a better person and a powerful storyteller. His story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or feeling lost. Shawn’s words, 'I'm not a bad person trying to get better, be better', resonate deeply, reminding us that change is possible. Tune in to hear his inspiring story on RAW Recovery Podcast.