Healing After Loss: Jesse Mogul's Story of Addiction and Recovery
Sobriety is abstaining from the substance(s) one is addicted too. Recovery is the act of diving inward and healing the trauma and suffering that led to addictive behaviors.
Valentine's Day holds a bittersweet significance for Jesse Mogul. While many celebrate love, Jesse remembers it as the day his mother lost her battle with alcoholism and Crohn's disease. In this episode of 'From Sobriety to Recovery', Jesse opens up about his path to addiction and the traumatic events that shaped his journey to healing. He candidly discusses how his mother's death impacted him and how he's been working through the grief and trauma ever since.
Jesse emphasizes that recovery is more than just quitting substances; it's about doing the inner work necessary to heal. He shares insights into his 'Life's Blueprint' program, which helps him maintain balance in his life. The episode also touches on the influence of family dynamics and the pressures of college culture on addiction. Jesse's story is raw and real, offering hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
His message is clear: healing is possible, and no one has to live in the shadows.