Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E44 -Persian Female Overcomes Fentanyl, Meth, And Heroin Addiction
S1E44 -Persian Female Overcomes Fentanyl, Meth, And Heroin Addiction
S1E44 -Persian Female Overcomes Fentanyl, Meth, And Heroin Addiction
Sunday 14th July 2024
Ce'gon Shoeleh shares her journey from battling heroin, fentanyl, and meth addiction to achieving a 4.0 GPA in psychology.
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Episode Overview
- Ce'gon Shoeleh's journey from addiction to sobriety.
- The cultural challenges faced by Persian individuals in recovery.
- The importance of community and support systems in maintaining sobriety.
- Ce'gon's academic achievements and her dedication to helping others.
- Reflections on mental health stigma within the Persian community.
We can do hard things and we can recover. We do recover.
In this episode of Pej's Recovery Corner, Pej Alaghamandan sits down with Ce'gon Shoeleh, a remarkable woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has overcome the grips of heroin, fentanyl, and meth addiction. Ce'gon shares her deeply personal journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that led her to commit to sobriety. Her story is a testament to resilience and determination, proving that recovery is possible even in the darkest of times.
You'll hear about her struggles growing up as a Persian girl in small-town Oklahoma, where she often felt like an outsider due to her ethnicity. Despite these challenges, Ce'gon excelled academically and now boasts a 4.0 GPA in psychology, driven by a desire to help others still struggling with addiction. Her candid reflections on the cultural stigmas surrounding addiction and mental health within the Persian community are eye-opening and relatable for many listeners.
Ce'gon's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding purpose and strength in helping others. By sharing her experiences, she aims to inspire and support those who are on their own paths to recovery. Don't miss this powerful conversation that blends raw honesty with hope and inspiration.