Pride Institute
Pride Institute
Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year
Thursday 11th August 2022
Eddie's journey from Teacher of the Year to recovery highlights the challenges and triumphs of overcoming addiction within the LGBTQ+ community.
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25 minutes
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Sobriety Toolkit
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Eddie's Journey: From Classroom to Recovery
I will not be able to understand somebody's story, nor do I think I can understand my own right, because it's a story that I've told myself through webs of lines of dialogue.
Ever wondered what it's like to battle addiction while trying to maintain a successful career? Eddie, a former teacher and basketball coach, shares his gripping story in this episode of Proud Voices. Named Teacher of the Year at a Catholic school in Maryland, Eddie's life seemed picture-perfect on the outside. But behind the scenes, he was struggling with a relentless addiction that led him to 55 different treatment centers before finding solace and sobriety at Pride Institute.
Eddie opens up to co-hosts Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller about the unique hurdles LGBTQ+ individuals face in recovery. He talks about the profound impact of internalized homophobia and the crucial role of community support in overcoming addiction. His candid discussion on shame and how it fueled his addiction is both heart-wrenching and enlightening. Despite numerous setbacks, Eddie's journey is one of hope and transformation.
He finally found the acceptance and support he needed at Pride Institute, an LGBTQ+-specific treatment center. Eddie’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and acceptance in the recovery process. His words, 'I will not be able to understand somebody's story, nor do I think I can understand my own right, because it's a story that I've told myself through webs of lines of dialogue', resonate deeply.
Tune in to hear Eddie's inspiring journey from addiction to recovery and learn about the critical role of community support in battling addiction within the LGBTQ+ community.