Kenny L.'s Journey: From Chaos to Clarity
Episode Overview
Moving frequently during childhood made it hard for Kenny to form lasting friendships. Kenny's first drink led to a downward spiral of addiction and dropping out of high school. Joining the army brought more struggles with alcohol and drug use. Kenny found sobriety by putting others' welfare ahead of his own. AA meetings and helping others were crucial to Kenny's recovery.
I thought that was really strange that I could be feeling that bad and want to do it again.
Kenny L. shares his journey through alcoholism and recovery with a dry sense of humour and raw honesty. Growing up in a chaotic household with an alcoholic stepfather, Kenny moved frequently, making it hard to form lasting friendships. Despite excelling academically, he turned to alcohol and drugs in his teenage years. His first drink led to a downward spiral of addiction, fights, and eventually dropping out of high school.
Kenny's story takes you through his struggles in the army, college life, and his attempts to balance a family while battling addiction. His breakthrough came when he realised that putting others' welfare ahead of his own was key to his sobriety. With a mix of humour and candidness, Kenny recounts his path to recovery, the importance of AA meetings, and the transformative power of helping others. This episode is a testament to the resilience and strength required to overcome addiction.
You'll be inspired by Kenny's journey and the hope he found in sobriety.