David Lewry
David Lewry
Samuel's Story
Samuel's Story
Samuel's Story
Wednesday 8th April 2020
Listen to Samuel's inspiring journey from trauma and addiction to recovery on 'Voices in Recovery'. Learn about the power of community and finding the right program.
75 minutes
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David Lewry
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Samuel's Path: Overcoming Trauma and Addiction
My core intention is to live in a way where it's safe for others to be around me, and that's what's important to me.
Samuel's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. In this episode of 'Voices in Recovery', Samuel opens up about his tumultuous journey through trauma and addiction, starting from his teenage years. His early life was marred by trauma, which led him to seek solace in alcohol and drugs. Dropping out of school, he found himself consumed by substance use, disconnected from everything else. However, Samuel's path to recovery wasn't straightforward.
He cycled through various recovery programs, each one teaching him something new but never quite clicking until he found the right fit. This experience underscores the importance of finding a recovery program that truly resonates with you. Samuel also highlights the crucial role of community and connection in his journey. Hearing others' stories and receiving support played a significant part in his recovery process. Mental health challenges were another hurdle for Samuel.
Unexpressed mental health issues complicated his recovery, but he eventually discovered that practices like meditation and harm reduction helped him manage these challenges. One poignant moment in Samuel's story is his experience with re-traumatization by a role model in the recovery community. This setback forced him to re-evaluate his approach and find a safer, more skillful way to integrate into the community.
Samuel's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even in the face of severe trauma and adversity. His story is not just inspiring but also offers practical insights for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety. Whether you're in recovery or simply interested in understanding the complexities of addiction, Samuel's narrative provides valuable lessons and hope.