Shane's Journey: From Addiction to Joyful Sobriety
Episode Overview
Shane shares his journey of addiction, from self-discovery to despair and eventual recovery
He reflects on the role of his sexuality in his addiction and the impact on his life
Shane's rediscovery of passions, rebuilding relationships, and finding joy in sobriety
The importance of being of service to others and finding strength in faith or higher power
Shane's story as a testament to the transformative power of recovery and finding happiness
Today I wake up to a new day when I see the sun come up. It's such a beautiful thing to know that I made it again to another day. It's going to be okay no matter what I face each day.
Imagine using alcohol and drugs as a way to cope with the struggles of coming out. In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet sits down with Shane S. to discuss his heartfelt journey to sobriety. Shane opens up about his early days of addiction, marked by the chaos and pain of living a double life and the desperate lows he faced. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Shane's story takes a hopeful turn as he talks about rediscovering his passions, rebuilding broken relationships, and finding true joy in sobriety. He shares how being of service to others and leaning on his faith or higher power played crucial roles in his recovery. This episode is a moving testament to the transformative power of sobriety and the possibility of a fulfilling life after addiction.