Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Episode 57 | Mark Turnipseed
Episode 57 | Mark Turnipseed
Episode 57 | Mark Turnipseed
Tuesday 15th June 2021
Hear Mark Turnipseed's inspiring journey from addiction and fear to hope and freedom on Rooted Recovery Stories.
65 minutes
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Patrick Custer
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Mark Turnipseed: Embracing True Self for Lasting Recovery
The steps allow us to slowly start breaking apart the shell that help us to see who we actually are.
Mark Turnipseed's story is a poignant tale of overcoming addiction and fear by embracing his true self. Growing up in the conservative South, Mark felt the pressure to conform, leading him to hide his identity and turn to drugs and alcohol as an escape. His journey to recovery was marked by courage and vulnerability, especially when he realized that staying sober meant coming out as gay.
The fear of rejection was immense, but Mark found solace in rehab and the supportive community around him. His narrative underscores that addiction and mental health struggles know no boundaries and that recovery is possible through honesty and connection. Mark's transformation from living a double life to fully accepting himself is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start anew.
As he poignantly shares, 'The steps allow us to slowly start breaking apart the shell that helps us to see who we actually are'. If you're grappling with similar issues, Mark's story might just be the beacon of hope you need.