Couldn’t Even Stay CleanCouldn’t Even Stay Clean
Steppin' Out Radio
Mike’s first drink came when he was 12 or 13 years old. He had no hobbies, played no school sports, and had friends who in retrospect he calls “derelicts.” Mike follows his friends’ lead, drinking and abusing whatever drugs they could find.
20:22•8 Jun 2019
Mike's Journey: From Teenage Addiction to Sobriety and Purpose
“Suddenly I realized the situation for a second...if this guy can be sober and not be bored to tears, then maybe I could.”
Ever wondered how a young teen spirals into addiction and then claws his way back to sobriety? Mike's story on Steppin' Out Radio is a raw and honest account of just that. Starting with his first drink at the tender age of 12, Mike found himself drawn into a world of drugs and alcohol, following friends he now refers to as 'derelicts'.
By 17, his family intervened, pushing him into a detox program for alcohol, but Mike cleverly hid his drug use to avoid further treatment. His life was a chaotic whirlwind—barely scraping through college, losing jobs, crashing cars, and constantly clashing with the law. Even pre-trial intervention couldn't keep him clean. Yet, amidst this chaos, Mike found a turning point. He realized that sobriety didn't have to be synonymous with boredom or misery.
This episode isn't just about the struggles; it's about finding purpose and meaning in life post-addiction. Mike's candid reflections offer hope and practical advice for young people grappling with similar issues. Tune in to hear Mike's powerful journey from addiction to recovery and how he found a new lease on life through relationships and meaningful work.
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