Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
My Plan B Was Death: Family Member of Overdose Victim Tells His Story.
My Plan B Was Death: Family Member of Overdose Victim Tells His Story.
My Plan B Was Death: Family Member of Overdose Victim Tells His Story.
Saturday 21st May 2022
Join 'Hard Knox Talks' as Darren shares his emotional journey through addiction, loss, and recovery, emphasizing the power of community support and therapy.
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!From Despair to Hope: Darren's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
Without the alcohol, you are able to actually interpret and understand what is going on in your mind, in your body.
Imagine losing a loved one to drug poisoning while you're already struggling with addiction yourself. That's exactly what happened to Darren. In this heart-wrenching episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', host Daniel Unmanageable sits down with Darren to uncover his raw and unfiltered journey from the depths of despair to finding hope and purpose.
Darren opens up about his darkest days, including suicidal thoughts and dangerous lifestyle choices, and how he ended up in a church basement, desperate for a change. 'I walked into a meeting, took a white chip, and started crying. I just wanted to feel happy', he recalls. This episode dives deep into the emotional turmoil of addiction within the family unit and the pivotal moments that led Darren to embrace recovery.
He talks about the vital role of therapy, mental health assessments, and the unwavering support of fellowship and step programs in his journey. Darren's story isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about filling the void left by substances with meaningful service to his community through his organization, 12-Step Road. Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to understand the complexities of substance use, Darren's story offers a powerful message of resilience and hope.
Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found a safer way to live.