"hey guys, i'm 20, and i'm five days sober""hey guys, i'm 20, and i'm five days sober"
generation sos: ON RECORD
A 20-year-old shares their intense battle with addiction, self-harm, and the road to recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous.
18:04•13 Jan 2023
From Darkness to Dawn: A College Student's Fight for Sobriety
“Sobriety is the entry point into happiness, and then I can continue to develop that from there.”
Imagine being 20, juggling college life, and battling addiction all at once. That's the reality for the guest in this episode of Generation SOS: ON RECORD. They open up about their tumultuous journey through addiction, starting with smoking weed in high school and escalating to cocaine and methamphetamine use. The story doesn't stop at substance abuse; it delves into self-harm and the relentless cycle of rehab and relapse.
The guest paints a raw picture of what it's like to be young and struggling, breaking down the stigma that often surrounds addiction and mental health issues. They highlight the importance of seeking help and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous in their path to sobriety. Through candid reflections, they reveal how overcoming shame and denial has been crucial in their journey.
This episode is not just a story of struggle but also one of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness through sobriety.
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