Steve Bennet-Martin

gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast

Steve Bennet-Martin

  • Stay Strong, Do Good, Be Brave ft. Adam S

Stay Strong, Do Good, Be Brave ft. Adam S

Thursday 16th January 2025

Adam S shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of connection, authenticity, and community.
Explicit
20 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Transformative

About this podcast

gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast
Author:
Steve Bennet-Martin
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Finding Authenticity: Adam S's Journey to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Connection and communication are vital in recovery.
  • Authenticity is crucial for personal growth.
  • Community support plays a significant role in sobriety.
  • Practical steps like limiting access to harmful apps can aid recovery.
  • Relapses can be learning experiences.
For so long I resisted that completely, and now it's been the magic thing for me.
In this heartwarming episode of gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast, host Steve Martin-Bennet welcomes Adam S, who shares his inspiring journey to sobriety. Adam opens up about his experiences with addiction, the struggles he faced, and how he found his way back to a sober life. He candidly discusses the importance of connection and communication in his recovery, something he once dreaded but now cherishes.
Adam's story is a testament to the power of authenticity and finding joy in life. He reflects on the challenges of growing up in a typical all-American family while hiding his true self and how crystal meth became a significant part of his life in his mid-twenties. Adam's journey is filled with relapses and heartbreak, but also moments of profound realisation and growth.
He talks about the importance of community, especially within the queer community, and how being authentic has been a crucial part of his recovery. Adam also shares practical steps he took to stay sober, such as moving to a remote location and limiting his access to potentially harmful apps. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the ups and downs of recovery, offering hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction.
Don't miss this compelling story of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of being true to oneself.