Kristen
Kristen
Keeping my sobriety on top & letting nothing come in between that is the biggest thing I have learned.
Keeping my sobriety on top & letting nothing come in between that is the biggest thing I have learned.
Keeping my sobriety on top & letting nothing come in between that is the biggest thing I have learned.
Thursday 24th August 2023
Join Nigel on 'Remember Your Why' as he recounts his journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting pivotal moments and the power of staying committed.
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38 minutes
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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
- Nigel reflects on his experimentation with drugs and alcohol in high school and the impact of wanting to fit in and be invited to parties.
- He shares his descent into harder drugs, drunk driving, and the lack of accountability, denial, and the impact on his life.
- Nigel opens up about the influence of childhood experiences, family history, and trauma on his addiction.
- He discusses pivotal moments in his journey, including an intervention, near-death experiences, and seeking help to embrace recovery.
- Nigel shares his struggles, relationship challenges, and the stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing the importance of finding a higher power and staying committed to sobriety.
I think every day for us in recovery is a gift. It’s one more day we get to be here on this Earth, when really none of us should be.
Picture a young Nigel, experimenting with weed and alcohol in high school, just trying to fit in and get invited to the cool parties. Fast forward to college, and things take a darker turn. Drinking and partying become his main focus, pushing everything else aside. Nigel’s story is a rollercoaster of drunk driving, dabbling in harder drugs like LSD and ecstasy, and living in denial.
In this episode of 'Remember Your Why', Nigel opens up about his turbulent journey through addiction and the wake-up calls that finally led him to seek help. He talks candidly about how his childhood and family history played roles in his addiction, and how an intervention and some near-death experiences became the turning points he needed.
Nigel doesn’t shy away from discussing the tough parts – like the breakup that rocked his world and how sobriety has reshaped his relationships with family and friends. He also touches on the stigma that still surrounds addiction and the crucial role a higher power has played in his recovery. Through it all, Nigel’s story is a testament to the power of staying committed to sobriety and finding joy in being present for his loved ones.