Garrett Cady
Garrett Cady
Episode 1 - Keith’s Story - Co-occurring PTSD Part 1
Episode 1 - Keith’s Story - Co-occurring PTSD Part 1
Episode 1 - Keith’s Story - Co-occurring PTSD Part 1
Tuesday 10th November 2020
Keith discusses his journey from addiction and PTSD to recovery in 'That Was Then /// This Is Now'. Learn about his struggles and the lessons he learned.
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Garrett Cady
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Keith's Battle: From Addiction and PTSD to Hope and Healing
You know, like a lot of the things that I have gotten since being here have been from just one-on-one conversations, much like how, how like this, you know the conversations that I have with, uh, my fellow housemates, with staff as well.
Imagine facing the double-edged sword of addiction and PTSD at just 24. In this gripping episode of 'That Was Then /// This Is Now', host Garrett Cady sits down with Keith, a young man from San Diego who has turned his life around after a tumultuous seven-year struggle with heroin and other substances.
Keith opens up about his chaotic upbringing, marred by addiction and violence, and how it led him in and out of the juvenile justice system and group homes for three years. His story is raw, real, and deeply moving. Keith also touches on the role of religious addiction programs and the invaluable support of sponsors in his recovery journey. Despite numerous setbacks, he found hope and purpose through therapy, support groups, and the unwavering support of loved ones.
Keith’s tale is not just about overcoming addiction but also about reclaiming his sense of self and rebuilding relationships. Tune in to hear Keith’s powerful narrative of resilience and discover the lessons he learned on his path to sobriety.