Geno Ray

Native As I Can Be

Geno Ray

  • Episode 10: Letter to Che, Part Two

Episode 10: Letter to Che, Part Two

Sunday 16th November 2025

Geno Ray shares his heartfelt journey through addiction, loss, and recovery in a moving episode about resilience and hope.
Explicit
58 minutes
Raw
Honest
Inspiring
Healing
Hopeful

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Native As I Can Be
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Geno Ray
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Relationships & Community
Healing Relationships
Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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A Journey Through Loss and Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • The impact of alcoholism on personal identity and relationships.
  • Tragic loss can lead to profound personal change.
  • Community support is vital in overcoming addiction.
  • Healing can be found through storytelling and connection.
  • Sobriety requires resilience and determination.
"I thought I'd just like to drink more than other people. That's the alcoholic brain, right? Justifying and telling lies."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, Geno Ray opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery. Geno reflects on the struggles and heartbreak that shaped his path, sharing candidly about his experiences with alcoholism and the impact it had on his relationships and self-identity.
He recounts the tragic loss of his son Bams, whose life was marked by medical challenges, and how this profound event pushed him into a spiral of grief and heavy drinking. Geno's raw honesty is palpable as he discusses the pain of losing a child and the subsequent battle to reclaim his life.
In a narrative filled with both darkness and light, Geno touches on how the support of friends and family, especially his partner Laura, helped him find his way back to sobriety. He speaks to the transformative power of love and community in overcoming personal demons, highlighting the importance of staying connected to one's roots and the healing potential of storytelling. This episode is not just a tale of loss but also a testament to resilience.
Geno's story is a poignant reminder that even in the face of overwhelming adversity, there is hope for renewal and growth. If you're interested in hearing a heartfelt account of recovery and the indomitable spirit to rise above life's challenges, this episode is sure to resonate deeply. So, what does it mean to find strength in the journey to sobriety? How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Dive into this powerful episode to explore these questions and more.
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