Steve's Sobriety Journey: Lessons from Three Years of Recovery
Episode Overview
Steve shares his three-year journey from active alcoholism to sobriety. Discusses the daily struggles and temptations faced in early recovery. Highlights the importance of community support, especially within the LGBTQ+ sphere. Reflects on personal growth and the evolution of his podcast, gAy A. Addresses common misconceptions about instant happiness post-sobriety.
You created this miserable existence, and now you've removed alcohol, but you have to fix the actual existence itself.
Get ready for an engaging and heartfelt episode of The Sober Unicorn, where Holden welcomes back Steve, the host of gAy A. podcast. Steve shares his journey of sobriety, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs he's experienced over the past three years. From the early days of battling daily temptations to finding joy and purpose in a sober life, Steve's story is both relatable and inspiring.
He talks about the importance of community, especially within the LGBTQ+ sphere, and how connecting with others has been crucial in his recovery process. You'll hear candid discussions about the struggles of staying sober in a world filled with triggers and the misconceptions people have about sobriety equating to instant happiness. Steve also opens up about his personal growth, his relationship with his husband, and the evolution of his podcast.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone on their own path to recovery or supporting someone who is. Tune in to learn, laugh, and find a sense of camaraderie in the shared experience of overcoming addiction.