Ash's Journey: Finding Hope and Joy in Sobriety
I felt like they were conspiring against me. And I felt like that was a bad thing, even though it was not a bad thing, obviously.
What happens when you combine the challenges of sobriety with the complexities of being part of the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet sits down with Ash to explore just that. Ash opens up about their personal journey to sobriety, offering a raw and honest look at the struggles and triumphs along the way.
They talk about how internalizing negative experiences made their situation worse, and how they eventually realized that not everything was a conspiracy against them. Ash also shares how their gender and sexuality played significant roles in their addiction and recovery process. One of the key takeaways from Ash's story is the importance of creating a safe space for oneself in recovery. They emphasize finding joy in small things and developing hobbies as essential tools for maintaining sobriety.
Ash reminds us that every day is a new opportunity, filled with possibilities beyond our wildest dreams. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that offers both inspiration and practical advice for anyone on their own path to sobriety, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.