Episode 77 - Sean F.Episode 77 - Sean F.
The Drunkalogues
Sean grew up in Long Beach where he was the son of a single mom and absentee dad. He discovered crack and meth at an early age, and when he graduate from high school he went off and joined the circus - Bread and Puppet - the experimental theater...
1:16:02•7 Aug 2023
Sean F.'s Rollercoaster: From Circus Lights to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Sean shares his tumultuous journey from drug and alcohol addiction to sobriety
- He delves into the chaotic world of addiction, revealing the harrowing events and encounters that defined his struggle
- Sean recounts the pervasive impact of substance abuse on his life, providing a candid insight into the dysfunctional relationships, trauma, and challenges he faced
- He addresses the emotional turmoil and internal battles that shaped his path to sobriety, offering a poignant reflection on the darkest moments of his past
- This episode is a testament to the power of storytelling as a tool for healing and connection, delivering a message of hope and empathy to anyone grappling with similar struggles
“I've never been more suicidal than I was in sobriety. I ended up in a psych ward for attempted suicide. It's funny, I was telling my sponsor yesterday, I think about killing myself every day, and he's like, when did that start? I think yeah, as soon as I got sober.”
Imagine growing up with a single mom and an absentee dad, discovering crack and meth at an early age, and then running off to join the circus. That's exactly what Sean F. did. In this episode of 'The Drunkalogues', host Nick Morton sits down with Sean to unpack his wild journey from the chaos of addiction to the clarity of sobriety. Sean's story begins in Long Beach, where his early experiments with drugs set the stage for a tumultuous life.
After high school, he joined the Bread and Puppet theater group, an experimental circus in Vermont. His time there led to a successful career in light design, but his addiction only deepened. Crack and meth gave way to heroin and speedballs, dragging him into dysfunctional relationships and darker days. But then, almost by accident, Sean found himself at a twelve-step meeting—and he kept coming back. What makes Sean's story stand out is his raw honesty and humor.
He doesn't shy away from the gritty details but also finds moments of levity that make his journey relatable and inspiring. As he shares his experiences, you get a sense of the wisdom he's gained along the way. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Sean's story offers a powerful message of resilience and hope. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around, one step at a time.
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