Nelson H.
Nelson H.
My fake tan problem
My fake tan problem
My fake tan problem
Monday 26th July 2021
Nelson H. reveals how self-tanning masked his addiction struggles in 'LOL Sober'. Listen to his journey towards honesty and balance.
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Nelson H.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Nelson's Fake Tan and Real Struggles: A Journey of Self-Discovery
I was using [self-tanner] to cover up just a terrible lifestyle, and so it's helpful in retrospect to look back and see how my disease thinks and how my brain tries to hang on to the life that I was living, even though it was killing me.
What happens when you try to mask deep-rooted issues with a perfect exterior? In this episode of 'LOL Sober', Nelson H. dives into his past obsession with self-tanning, revealing how it was a facade for his addiction. Nelson takes listeners back to 2008, a time when he was in great physical shape but at his lowest point mentally and emotionally. He was lifting weights, running, and using self-tanner excessively to project an image of health and vitality.
But inside, he was battling severe alcoholism and drug addiction. The bronzed skin and toned muscles were just a cover-up for the turmoil within. Nelson reflects on how his outward appearance was a desperate attempt to hide the reality of his addiction. He talks candidly about the disconnect between looking good on the outside and feeling rotten on the inside.
Through his story, Nelson explores the concept of self-deception and the lengths to which one might go to avoid facing the truth. He also delves into the importance of balancing physical fitness with spiritual well-being, emphasizing that true recovery involves more than just looking good. Nelson's tale is both a cautionary one and a source of inspiration, urging listeners to examine their own lives for similar patterns of denial and to strive for honesty and balance.
Tune in to hear Nelson's raw and honest account of his journey from self-deception to self-discovery.