A queer person's journey from crystal meth to client advocate

Sam shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the role of family dynamics and his struggle with self-acceptance as a queer individual. He emphasizes the importance of love and support from family and the recovery community in maintaining sobriety. Sam also discusses the challenges of managing triggers and the need for ongoing mental health care. He dispels the myth that once an addict, always an addict, and emphasizes the power of choice and personal growth in recovery.

Sam - Client Advocate

Silicon Valley Recovery

Dual Diagnosis - inpatient addiction recovery treatment 

San Jose, CA

 

Takeaways

• Addiction can be influenced by family dynamics and personal struggles with self-acceptance.
• Love and support from family and the recovery community are crucial in maintaining sobriety.
• Managing triggers and seeking ongoing mental health care are important aspects of recovery.
• The myth that once an addict, always an addict is not true; recovery is a personal choice and journey of growth.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:45 Journey to Recovery and Family Support

14:11 Supporting Loved Ones in Active Addiction

17:28 The Complexities of Mental Health and Addiction

21:38 The Importance of Community and Fellowship

27:29 Dispelling Myths About Addiction and Recovery

31:35 Mistakes and Triggers in Maintaining Sobriety

32:43 The Power of Love and Support in Recovery