Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Through The Fire
Through The Fire
Through The Fire
Sunday 21st July 2019
Follow Michael's journey from a successful lawyer to a homeless crack addict and his path to recovery on Steppin' Out Radio.
40 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Empowering
Informative
Healing
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Michael's Descent and Rise: From Lawyer to Homelessness and Recovery
I remember being at water tower, stealing from lord and Taylor, and there was an African-american man over buying underwear and socks and I saw one of the security guards with an earpiece in talking and I thought I was busted because I had a sweater I was boosting and he was watching the black man. Now that doesn't mean my life suddenly got great.
Imagine being on top of the world, only to lose it all. Michael was a young, successful lawyer and entrepreneur who lived by the motto 'Work hard. Play hard.' With his Cranberry Red BMW 5-series, he felt invincible as he cruised around town, believing he had earned the right to party. But addiction doesn't play by any rules.
In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Michael shares his raw and unfiltered journey from the heights of success to the depths of homelessness and crack addiction. Michael's story is a stark reminder of how quickly life can spiral out of control. He relapsed every time he left rehab, often within an hour, shocked each time by his inability to stay clean.
Supporting his habit through shoplifting and returning stolen goods, he used his status as a lawyer to mask his desperation. His self-worth was entirely tied to others' perceptions, leaving him with no sense of who he truly was. Despite hitting rock bottom, Michael found a way back. He talks about the support programs that helped him rebuild his life and the daily struggles and triumphs of recovery.
His story is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, showing that it's possible to find light even in the darkest times. Join host Scott Clark as he delves into Michael's compelling narrative of addiction, recovery, and self-discovery. This episode isn't just about the fall; it's about the climb back up and the ongoing journey towards healing.