Diva A & Dean W

The Terminally Unique Podcast

Diva A & Dean W

  • Episode 120 - Autumn and Mike

Episode 120 - Autumn and Mike

Tuesday 28th November 2023

Autumn and Mike reveal their path from addiction to a stable marriage, highlighting the power of love and recovery in 'The Terminally Unique Podcast'.
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95 minutes
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The Terminally Unique Podcast
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Diva A & Dean W
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Autumn and Mike: From Chaos to Commitment in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Autumn's upbringing in an alcoholic home in Glendora and Laverne
  • Mike's early exposure to substance abuse at parties in Baldwin Park
  • Their coalescence into a tumultuous relationship marked by shared struggles with addiction
  • Individual and collective journeys through sobriety, relapses, and eventual stability in marriage
  • Active involvement in the recovery community and commitment to helping others achieve sobriety
The pandemic was an excuse where we can't be as active and then you kind of get moving again and i kind of delayed i use it as an excuse for a while yeah and just kind of i'll put my business first sometimes before uh my recovery and so my wife will either show me by example or give me a friendly reminder of the deal that we made and we made this agreement when we got together and the agreement was that we were gonna you, you know, our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
What happens when two lives tangled in addiction find each other and fight their way to sobriety? Meet Autumn and Mike, a couple whose journey through the highs and lows of substance abuse and recovery is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'The Terminally Unique Podcast', hosted by Dean Wright with guest co-host Noemi, you'll hear about their early days in Glendora, Laverne, and Baldwin Park, where alcohol and parties were the norm.
Their paths crossed in a whirlwind of substance use, leading to a relationship marked by relapses and struggles. But their story doesn't end there. Autumn and Mike's commitment to recovery transformed their tumultuous beginnings into a stable and loving marriage. Today, they are active members of the recovery community, mentoring others and staying dedicated to their sobriety. Their tale is a testament to the power of love and determination in overcoming addiction.