Lesley Klepac
Lesley Klepac
Out of the Cult Into Recovery
Out of the Cult Into Recovery
Out of the Cult Into Recovery
Friday 23rd April 2021
Tony recounts his journey from cult life to addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of support and sobriety's impact on fatherhood.
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54 minutes
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Author:
Lesley Klepac
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Tony's Path: Escaping a Cult and Embracing Sobriety
I have this second chance at life and I am not going to blow it.
Imagine growing up in a cult and turning to drugs and alcohol as a way to escape the trauma. That's Tony's story, and it's a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs. In this episode of 'The Recovery Scene', Tony opens up about his difficult upbringing and how it led him down a path of addiction to heroin, meth, and alcohol.
He doesn't shy away from the gritty details, painting a vivid picture of the mental and physical toll addiction took on him. But Tony's story isn't just about the darkness; it's about finding the light at the end of the tunnel. He shares how he found support and a sense of belonging in Alcoholics Anonymous, which played a crucial role in his recovery journey. Tony also touches on how sobriety has transformed his life, especially his experience with fatherhood.
He talks about how being sober has given him a second chance to be the father he always wanted to be. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and serves as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Tony's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible.