Pej Alaghamandan

Peji's Recovery Corner

Pej Alaghamandan

  • S1E45 -“Daniel Overcame Alcohol & Opiate Addiction” (Episode 45) #sober

S1E45 -“Daniel Overcame Alcohol & Opiate Addiction” (Episode 45) #sober

Friday 19th July 2024

Daniel Nuneo shares his powerful story of overcoming alcohol and opiate addiction, offering hope and inspiration to those struggling with similar battles.
45 minutes
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Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
Encouraging

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Peji's Recovery Corner
Author:
Pej Alaghamandan
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Daniel's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Daniel shares his journey from addiction to sobriety.
  • Growing up in a Mormon household influenced his early life.
  • Personal challenges, including divorce and excommunication, exacerbated his addiction.
  • Multiple seizures highlighted the dangers of substance abuse.
  • Daniel now gives back to the recovery community.
When times feel like they're at their darkest and you see no way out, what feels like chance actually means choice.
Peji's Recovery Corner brings another heartfelt episode featuring Daniel Nuneo, a respected figure in the Southern California recovery community. Daniel, who has been sober for over six years, shares his journey from a Mormon upbringing to battling addiction and eventually finding sobriety. Growing up as the youngest of six kids in a Mormon household, Daniel experienced a life filled with family activities and religious teachings.
However, curiosity led him to experiment with substances at a young age, starting with alcohol and marijuana during his teenage years. His addiction spiralled out of control in his mid-20s, exacerbated by personal challenges such as a painful divorce and being excommunicated from his church. Daniel opens up about the darkest periods of his life, including multiple seizures due to substance abuse and the emotional turmoil that drove him to the brink.
He candidly discusses how these experiences led him to seek help and embrace recovery. Today, Daniel is not only thriving in his personal and professional life but also giving back to the recovery community that supported him. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dire things may seem, there is always hope and a way out. Tune in to hear Daniel's inspiring tale of resilience and redemption.