Nelson H.
Nelson H.
Gateway drug? Hahahahahahahaha
Gateway drug? Hahahahahahahaha
Gateway drug? Hahahahahahahaha
Tuesday 12th July 2022
Nelson H. humorously tackles gateway drugs and shares his journey to sobriety on 'LOL Sober'. Laugh and learn with relatable insights.
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Nelson H.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Comedic Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Gateway Drug? Nelson H. Laughs Through His Sobriety Journey
I accepted a long time ago that alcohol and drugs were terrible for me and I need to totally abstain. That even goes for non-alcoholic beer. That's a big one.
Remember those old '80s PSAs warning kids about the horrors of marijuana as a 'gateway drug'? Nelson H. does, and in this episode of 'LOL Sober', he takes a humorous yet heartfelt trip down memory lane. Nelson recalls the fear instilled in him as a child and how it shaped his initial encounters with substances. Despite these early warnings, he eventually found himself grappling with addiction.
Nelson candidly shares how he realized that for him, every substance was a potential gateway, whether it was alcohol, weed, or pills. In his signature comedic style, Nelson explores the importance of total abstinence, even steering clear of non-alcoholic beer. He dives into the dangers of ritualistic behaviors and the sneaky temptations of other vices like smoking, chewing tobacco, and gambling. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Nelson emphasizes finding joy and fulfillment in life without relying on these crutches. With a blend of humor and raw honesty, this episode offers a relatable and engaging look at the complexities of addiction and recovery. Whether you're on your own sobriety journey or supporting someone who is, Nelson's stories and insights are sure to resonate. Tune in for a good laugh and some valuable lessons on living a fulfilling life without vices.