Steve Bennet-Martin
Steve Bennet-Martin
Staying Connect ft. Mark
Staying Connect ft. Mark
Staying Connect ft. Mark
Thursday 13th October 2022
Steve Martin-Bennet and Mark discuss their sobriety journeys within the LGBT+ community on 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast'.
Explicit
26 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Author:
Steve Bennet-Martin
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Sobriety: Mark's Journey in the LGBT+ Community
There's nothing better than talking to somebody who understands. From the insider's point of view, you know, and that's been great, you know, and through my recovery and doing all the step work and helping other people...
How do you stay sober when your identity itself feels like a battleground? In this episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Martin-Bennet welcomes Mark to share their raw and inspiring journey towards sobriety within the LGBT+ community. Steve opens up about his own experiences growing up in a family of functioning alcoholics and how his sexuality intertwined with his addiction struggles.
Mark, on the other hand, reflects on the difficulties of coming out while battling addiction, emphasizing the importance of finding a sober support network that truly understands these unique challenges. Together, they highlight the crucial role of connection and service in recovery. They discuss how engaging with others who share similar struggles can be a lifeline, and how taking on new challenges in sobriety can lead to profound personal growth.
This episode offers heartfelt advice and insights for anyone seeking sobriety or wanting to support a loved one on their recovery journey. Tune in to hear Steve and Mark's candid conversation, filled with hope, resilience, and practical tips for living a sober life within the LGBT+ community.