From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Milan's Journey
Episode Overview
Milan's heart stopped in a Vancouver emergency room, marking a turning point. Early exposure to cigarettes and alcohol shaped Milan's addictive behaviours. Milan faced significant struggles with cocaine and LSD during his teenage years. Community support played a crucial role in Milan's journey to sobriety. Milan now hosts the Recovery Freedom Rising podcast to help others.
"I consider myself struck with recovery fever – it's burning up inside of me."
In this episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk., Milan shares his gripping journey from addiction to recovery. Milan's story begins in a Vancouver emergency room where he faced a life-or-death moment as his heart stopped. This pivotal event set him on a path to sobriety, and now, 15 months into his recovery, he brings a wealth of experiences and reflections to the podcast.
Milan talks about his early exposure to substances, starting with cigarettes at just four years old, and how his environment shaped his addictive behaviours. He recounts his tumultuous teenage years, experimenting with various substances and the false sense of courage and belonging they provided. Milan's tale is filled with raw honesty, from his struggles with cocaine and LSD to the emotional turmoil of losing his father at a young age.
His candidness about the physical and mental battles he faced during withdrawal is both harrowing and inspiring. Throughout the episode, Milan emphasises the importance of finding joy in sobriety and the power of community support in recovery. His passion for helping others shines through as he discusses his podcast, Recovery Freedom Rising, and his dedication to spreading hope and encouragement to those still struggling with addiction.
Milan's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of a fulfilling life after addiction. Don't miss this powerful episode that promises to leave you inspired and hopeful.