Mike Cinelli's Journey: From Addiction to Faith and Recovery
Episode Overview
Mike Cinelli shares his journey from a 20-year addiction to recovery. Faith played a crucial role in Mike's recovery process. Community involvement, such as Celebrate Recovery, is vital in recovery. Mike discusses the impact of childhood trauma on his substance abuse. Plans for a recovery café highlight the importance of service in recovery.
Recovery is healing. Recovery is learning how to help other people that are stuck.
Mike Cinelli's story is one of incredible transformation and unwavering faith. In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Mike shares his journey from battling a 20-year addiction to heroin and crack cocaine to becoming a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Mike's recovery date is May 17th, 2021, and since then, he's been actively involved in Celebrate Recovery and the Tennessee Substance Abuse Coalition, sharing his story and helping others in their recovery journeys.
Mike also discusses the challenges he faced growing up, including the loss of his mother to cancer and feeling abandoned by his father, which led him down a path of substance abuse. Despite these hardships, Mike found hope and healing through his faith and is now dedicated to helping others find the same freedom.
The episode also touches on the importance of community and service in recovery, as Mike talks about his involvement in local recovery initiatives and plans for a recovery café. With humour and honesty, Mike provides valuable insights into the recovery process and the ongoing work it requires. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on overcoming addiction, this episode is a must-listen.