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Ian and My Road to Redemption: Forging Bonds in the Battle Against Addiction
Ian and My Road to Redemption: Forging Bonds in the Battle Against Addiction
Ian and My Road to Redemption: Forging Bonds in the Battle Against Addiction
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Join EJ Erreca and Ian as they share their candid journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the power of community support.
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Episode Overview
- EJ Erreca and Ian share their candid struggles and the role of community in their transformation
- Importance of a supportive and welcoming recovery community
- The therapeutic value of one addict helping another
- Responsibility to carry the message to those still suffering
- The hope and transformation in recovery
I think that softer approach is much better for people in recovery because those guys like don't people don't get you know people come in and if and if they don't like know to raise their hand say hey my name's so-and-so I'm clean. Like, like guys might think they don't like, especially in the men's meeting, they'll think like, Hey, you know, like, um, that guy doesn't want to be talked to. If you don't say, Hey, I need to get clean. Like, we don't know that you, that you need help. You might just be, help like we don't know that you that you need help you might just be you know what i mean that happens that happens all too often that's how addicts die right yeah that's what you see so it's good to have community that's like greeting people at the door and like reaching out and like hey that guy might need somebody to talk to maybe i'll try to talk to him after the meeting instead of being like hey shut the fuck up you don't got nothing to say what you'll say won't keep us clean or you know we'll get you loaded all that whole like harshness i don't think it works man
Ever wondered how deep bonds are forged in the battle against addiction? This episode of 'Not So Anonymous with EJ Erreca' offers a raw and heartwarming conversation between EJ and his friend Ian. Both have walked the harrowing path of addiction and emerged as recovery warriors, thanks to the strength of their community. EJ and Ian share their laughter-filled yet poignant struggles, revealing how they went from isolated addicts to supportive friends.
Ian opens up about his custody battles and the grip of heroin, while EJ reflects on his own tumultuous journey, including a penchant for leaving cigarette burns in his wake. They discuss their group, the Bushwhackers, and how it became a lifeline for them. The episode also touches on the alarming rise of powerful drugs like fentanyl and the challenges posed by the legal system. But it’s not all dark; there’s a lot of hope too.
EJ and Ian emphasize the life-changing impact of reaching out to others in need. They stress the therapeutic value of one addict helping another, underscoring the joy and vitality that come from empathy and service. Their stories highlight the ripple effect of positivity that recovery can bring to their lives and their loved ones. This episode is a testament to the power of community support in addiction recovery.
It’s a candid, heartfelt narrative that will resonate with anyone looking for hope and understanding in their own or a loved one's battle against substance abuse.