Kristen
Kristen
I want to grow up before I die.
I want to grow up before I die.
I want to grow up before I die.
Thursday 11th January 2024
Hear Gil's inspiring journey from street kid to sobriety, battling addiction and finding hope in 'Remember Your Why'.
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31 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
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Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Kristen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Gil shares his journey of battling addiction and finding recovery, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way
- He recounts his early struggle with alcohol and drugs, revealing the intense progression of his addiction at a young age
- Gil opens up about his experiences in a therapeutic community, shedding light on the intense environment and impact on his path to sobriety
- The episode explores Gil's relapse and the subsequent journey of regaining sobriety, highlighting the importance of seeking help and support
- His powerful reflection on his 'why' and the desire to 'grow up before I die' encapsulates the profound transformation and resilience in his recovery journey
Don't give up. Try to talk to a therapist, a counselor, read some of the AA literature. You'll see people get better. You'll see people that came in with you get better. You might not see it in yourself, but you'll see it in others.
What does it take to turn a life of chaos into one of recovery and hope? In this episode of 'Remember Your Why', Kristen sits down with Gil, whose journey from a street kid to a man in recovery is nothing short of remarkable. Starting his drinking at just 13, Gil quickly spiraled into a world of drugs and trouble, feeling a false sense of acceptance from his destructive habits.
His story takes us through the rough terrain of a therapeutic community and the battles he faced even after achieving sobriety at 26, including a painful relapse. But Gil's resilience shines through as he shares how he overcame these setbacks and found his way back to a sober life. This episode is a raw and honest look at the ups and downs of addiction, offering hope and inspiration to anyone facing similar struggles.
Whether you're at the beginning of your recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Gil's story reminds us all that redemption is possible, and there's always a way forward.