Bertie Fagan
Bertie Fagan
When the going gets tough the tough gets going. Recovery from PTSD and addiction with Lee Sarich
When the going gets tough the tough gets going. Recovery from PTSD and addiction with Lee Sarich
When the going gets tough the tough gets going. Recovery from PTSD and addiction with Lee Sarich
Monday 19th August 2019
Lee Sarich discusses his journey from addiction and PTSD to recovery and helping others. A tale of resilience and hope on 'The Gift of Addiction'.
45 minutes
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Bertie Fagan
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Lee Sarich's Journey: From Addiction and PTSD to Helping Others
I think that we can experience some kind of really deep compassion for ourselves and for others, having experienced both ways of life, and I think that's a gift.
Imagine fleeing an abusive home at just 16, only to find yourself spiraling into addiction and crime. That's the start of Lee Sarich's story. In this episode of 'The Gift of Addiction', Lee opens up about his harrowing journey through addiction, PTSD, and recovery. After a short stint as a career criminal and some time in jail, Lee realized he was heading down a dangerous path.
He embraced recovery and found a new direction in the Army, serving two tours in Afghanistan. But the battle didn’t end there; he returned with chronic PTSD, which pushed him to the brink once more. Lee's candid conversation reveals the raw truth of his struggles and the resilience it took to overcome them. He talks about hitting rock bottom, surrendering to a higher power, and the intense therapies like EMDR that helped him reclaim his life.
Today, Lee uses his experiences to support others grappling with mental health issues and addiction. His story is one of incredible courage and hope, proving that even the toughest battles can be won. Tune in to hear Lee’s inspiring tale and learn how he turned his darkest moments into a beacon of light for others.