Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Raised In The Fire: Breaking Cycles Building Truth (ft. David Hawkins) | Rooted Recovery Stories 204
Raised In The Fire: Breaking Cycles Building Truth (ft. David Hawkins) | Rooted Recovery Stories 204
Raised In The Fire: Breaking Cycles Building Truth (ft. David Hawkins) | Rooted Recovery Stories 204
Tuesday 17th June 2025
David Hawkins shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction, embracing identity, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
108 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Patrick Custer
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- David Hawkins discusses his childhood in rural South Carolina.
- Exploration of toxic masculinity and its impact.
- David's path from addiction to recovery.
- The importance of embracing identity and setting boundaries.
- The power of storytelling in breaking cycles.
Starting is simple, and all it is, ever, is just one decision away from a completely different life.
In this poignant episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, host Patrick Custer welcomes media entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ advocate David Hawkins. This special Pride Month edition delves deep into David's transformative journey, exploring themes of childhood trauma, addiction, toxic masculinity, and personal growth. David recounts his experiences growing up as a queer child in rural South Carolina during the 90s, a time when toxic masculinity was prevalent.
He shares the emotional toll of being viewed as 'other' and the subconscious goal of assimilating to survive. Despite these challenges, David's resilience shines through as he navigates faith, family, and identity. The conversation shifts to David's struggles with addiction and how it intertwined with his familial relationships. He speaks candidly about the moment he forgave his father, a powerful yet painful memory that marked a turning point in his life.
David's journey of recovery is not just about overcoming addiction but also about reclaiming his identity and confronting internalized homophobia. Patrick and David explore how discovering theatre and creative outlets helped build his self-worth in environments dominated by toxic masculinity. David emphasizes the importance of storytelling in healing and breaking cycles, noting that understanding history is crucial to prevent its repetition. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and hope.
David's story is a reminder that, as he eloquently puts it, starting the journey of self-love and healing is simple, requiring just one decision to transform one's life. With this inspiring narrative, David Hawkins aims to empower others facing similar challenges, highlighting that radical healing and acceptance are possible for everyone. For those struggling with trauma, addiction, or mental health, Promises Behavioral Health offers support and guidance, encouraging individuals to take the next step towards a better future.