An Alcoholic Podcast
Geri
Gunnin' for Grad School
Gunnin' for Grad School
Gunnin' for Grad School
Monday 3rd February 2020
Geri recounts her journey from crime and addiction to recovery and hope in this heartfelt episode of 'Lovely Creatures'.
23 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Encouraging
Transformative
Authentic
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An Alcoholic Podcast
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Gangster to Grad School: Geri's Path to Sobriety
And I was starting to feel really good and I was starting to realize: holy fuck, I've been feeling this angst in my life because I'm an alcoholic, not because there's something wrong with me, not because I'm a bad person, right.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around from the brink of destruction? Meet Geri, a former gangster whose life was a whirlwind of crime, prison, and substance abuse. In this episode of 'Lovely Creatures', she opens up about her tumultuous journey and the pivotal moment that changed everything. Picture this: Geri, armed and dangerous, living life on the edge with no regard for tomorrow.
But beneath that hardened exterior, there was a flicker of awareness that things were spiraling out of control. It all came to a head when her family staged an intervention, delivering a heartfelt ultimatum—get help or lose them forever. With a mix of fear and relief, Geri agreed to rehab. What followed was a profound transformation. She talks candidly about the sense of surrender she felt, not as a defeat but as a liberation.
Hearing others share their stories in rehab made her realize she wasn't alone; she was an alcoholic, not a bad person. This newfound understanding was her first step towards recovery. Geri's story is raw and real, filled with moments of despair and hope. It's a testament to the power of family, the importance of community, and the strength found in vulnerability. Tune in to hear Geri's inspiring journey from a life of chaos to one filled with promise and potential.