Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
10 The New Odyssey House Journals -Austin Gillespie
10 The New Odyssey House Journals -Austin Gillespie
10 The New Odyssey House Journals -Austin Gillespie
Friday 5th February 2021
Join Austin Gillespie as he shares his journey from trauma to recovery through dance, growing up gay and mixed-race in a white, religious Utah community.
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Get the buttons here!Austin Gillespie's Healing Journey: From Trauma to Dance Recovery
But the thing- and I'm sure you know this now, after years and years of recovery- that you sharing your story, somebody else out there is going through the exact same thing that you've gotten through, and they'll see your success in recovery and it'll help them.
Growing up gay and mixed-race in a predominantly white and religious Utah community wasn't easy for Austin Gillespie. He faced immense pressure to fit in, which eventually led him down a dark path of drug use and abuse. In this episode of 'Odyssey House Journals', Austin opens up about the profound challenges he faced, including being sexually molested. His story is a raw and honest look at the difficulties of communicating trauma in a religious setting.
But Austin's journey doesn't end there. He found solace and healing through a unique path—dance. Through the group Recovery Vibe, he discovered that dance could be a powerful tool for expressing emotions and finding community support. As Austin puts it, 'maybe you could just do that dance and express and show people like what it is'.
His story is a testament to the fact that recovery isn't one-size-fits-all; it's about finding what works for you and building a supportive community around it. Tune in to hear Austin's inspiring journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of dance.