Finding Strength in Fellowship: Mike G's Journey to Recovery
Episode Overview
Mike G discusses his first year of recovery at Fellowship House. He shares how childhood trauma influenced his addiction. The impact of his parents' divorce and father's alcoholism is explored. Mike talks about completing the 12 steps and finding healing. The episode highlights the importance of community and vulnerability in recovery.
I really had to change everything and surrender... there are people in my life now that I would never think I would be friends with but they're awesome.
What if unresolved childhood trauma could be the root cause of your addictions? In this powerful episode of AllBetter, Joe Van Wie sits down with Mike G, who opens up about his first year of recovery at Fellowship House. Mike takes us back to his roots in Dunmore, a small football town, where the impact of his parents' divorce and his father's alcoholism left lasting scars.
He shares how these early experiences shaped his feelings of inadequacy and responsibility, and how completing the 12 steps has helped him heal. Mike's story is raw and honest, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early recovery. From his initial struggles with addiction to the transformative support he found at Fellowship House, Mike's journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
Joe and Mike discuss the importance of community, the power of vulnerability, and the hope that comes with recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking insight into the complexities of addiction and the healing power of fellowship.