Nate Kelly

The Sobriety Diaries

Nate Kelly

  • Matt Ganem Remastered

Matt Ganem Remastered

Wednesday 1st June 2022

Hear Matt Ganem's journey from heroin addiction to recovery and poetry on The Sobriety Diaries. A story of resilience and hope.
34 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
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Transformative

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The Sobriety Diaries
Author:
Nate Kelly
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Matt Ganem's Journey: From Heroin Addiction to Healing Through Poetry

Recovery has given Matt his life and family back and he takes every opportunity to share his story and try to inspire others to find hope and healing.
Imagine falling in love with something that eventually destroys you. For Matt Ganem, this was his reality when he first encountered Oxycontin in high school. His story, shared in this episode of 'The Sobriety Diaries', is a gripping tale of descent into addiction and the arduous climb back to sobriety. Matt’s life spiraled from experimenting with pills to becoming a homeless heroin addict, a journey fraught with misery and despair. But his path to recovery is nothing short of miraculous.
No longer a prisoner to the needle or his insecurities, Matt has reclaimed his life, finding purpose as a father, son, brother, and friend. In this episode, Matt opens up about the pivotal moments that led to his recovery, including the significant role writing and poetry played in his healing process. Now a published poet and recovery advocate, Matt dedicates his life to inspiring others who are struggling.
He shares his story with the hope that it will spark belief in those who feel trapped by their own addictions. If you’re seeking an uplifting narrative of transformation and resilience, Matt Ganem’s journey is one you won’t want to miss.