Addicted at the Age of 8! Alex Shares How His Life Fell Apart, & The Healing Power Of Connection & Being Understood.Addicted at the Age of 8! Alex Shares How His Life Fell Apart, & The Healing Power Of Connection & Being Understood.
Addiction To Freedom
This episode is a conversation with Alex, he runs the Cold Turkey podcast and I just want to say that the journey he took us on was a journey of how he accidentally became addicted to being high at a very young age. You could say it happened by accident. As a result, this crept into his life and became disruptive and destructive, continued over many years until he came to what he calls The Cold Turkey moment, which was quite traumatic. You will discover how he began to experience his healing, which really came through the camaraderie of others and being able to share mutual experiences in conversation through the 12 step program. Alex also shares how learning more healthy emotional skills create real freedom and deeper healing.
1:09:43•21 May 2021
From Childhood Addiction to Healing: Alex's Story of Connection
“You know like the sense of community helps you feel better with whatever it is, so, so, and my sponsor is someone that I can, you know, like.”
Imagine being just eight years old and already grappling with addiction. That's the reality Alex faced, and in this episode of 'Addiction to Freedom', he opens up about his tumultuous journey. Alex's story is a powerful testament to how addiction can sneak into one's life unexpectedly, becoming a disruptive and destructive force. But it's also a story of hope and recovery.
Alex shares how his addiction started by accident, spiraling out of control until he hit what he calls his 'Cold Turkey Moment'. This pivotal point was both traumatic and transformative, setting him on a path to healing. The episode delves into the camaraderie and mutual support Alex found in the 12-step program, highlighting how sharing experiences with others can be a lifeline. Listeners will hear about the importance of community and connection in recovery.
Alex emphasizes that learning healthy emotional skills and finding a supportive network were crucial to his healing process. His story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about the profound impact of understanding and being understood. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has faced addiction or knows someone who has. It's a raw, honest conversation that underscores the healing power of human connection.
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