Giovanni Fabozzo

Keep Coming Back: Real Stories of Sobriety & Recovery

Giovanni Fabozzo

  • Melissa S. Age. 69 Sober since: 11/7/90

Melissa S. Age. 69 Sober since: 11/7/90

Thursday 13th February 2020

Listen to Melissa S. discuss her nearly 30-year journey of sobriety, embracing her transgender identity, and finding peace through AA's steps.
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43 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
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About this podcast

Keep Coming Back: Real Stories of Sobriety & Recovery
Author:
Giovanni Fabozzo
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Melissa's Story: Sobriety, Identity, and Finding Peace

The idea of actually caring about other people is new.
Imagine facing addiction while also navigating the complexities of being a transgender woman. In this episode of 'Keep Coming Back', host Mike S. sits down with Melissa S., who has been sober for nearly thirty years. Melissa's journey is not just about overcoming addiction but also about embracing her identity in a world that often struggles to understand it. She opens up about hitting rock bottom and how she managed to pull herself back up.
One of the most moving parts of her story is her experience with the fourth and fifth steps in AA, which helped her find a sense of peace she never thought possible. Through sobriety, Melissa discovered the importance of caring for others, a lesson that has profoundly changed her life. Her candid reflections offer hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with addiction or identity issues.
Tune in to hear Melissa's powerful story and find out how she turned her life around.