S2E18: How I Face Sobriety With Milan SachsS2E18: How I Face Sobriety With Milan Sachs
Mental Insights
Milan Sachs is a bachelors graduate of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a minor in photography. She is educating herself on the impact of drugs and alcohol in her second year of sobriety. Her debut film based on her senior poetry thesis, following...
31:23•29 Jun 2020
Milan Sachs: Turning Sobriety into Art and Advocacy
“I got the gift of desperation in which I needed to do something else, or I was I felt like I was gonna die, you know.”
Imagine using your creative talents to tackle the complex issues of addiction and sobriety. That’s exactly what Milan Sachs is doing. In this episode of 'Mental Insights', Milan, a Fine Arts graduate and budding filmmaker, shares her journey through sobriety and how it has shaped her artistic endeavors.
She’s in her second year of sobriety and is currently educating herself on the impact of drugs and alcohol, which she poignantly captures in her debut film, 'The Other Side of the White Line'. This film tells the stories of two women grappling with the harsh realities of addiction, inspired by Milan's senior poetry thesis.
During her chat with host Brendan Cutuli, Milan opens up about hitting rock bottom and finding the 'gift of desperation' that led her to seek help. She emphasizes the vital role of emotional connections and community support in recovery. Her story is a powerful reminder that personal growth often comes from our darkest moments. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Milan’s insights and experiences offer a beacon of hope.
Tune in to hear how she turned her struggles into a mission to educate and inspire others.
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