*Special Episode* Recovering from Addiction and a Segregated Childhood: Andre Roberts Beautifully Conveys Being a Black Man in Today's America*Special Episode* Recovering from Addiction and a Segregated Childhood: Andre Roberts Beautifully Conveys Being a Black Man in Today's America
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Andre Roberts is a Personal Trainer and Tennis Instructor who currently resides in Beverly Hills, CA. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was raised in a single parent household with his two siblings. He experienced ongoing trauma as a child, including sexual assault, verbal and physical abuse, and intense prejudice and racism. Andre’s experiences later served as fuel to his alcoholism and drug use as he entered high school, and later, adulthood. We are so thankful that Andre agreed to come on this podcast and not only share his story of recovery from drugs and alcohol, but also his life experiences as a black man in today's America, and how that has shaped him. As you'll hear in his story, Andre believes in the power of connecting with one person to set in motion a change for good. Andre is about to celebrate having 8 years of sobriety, and is engaged to a beautiful woman, Patty, who inspires him every day. We were SO inspired by our conversation with Andre, and we know you will be too! He is such an incredible human being, and we believe you'll walk away from this interview with more knowledge, along with feeling inspired to "find your lane" and go "all gas, no brakes" as Andre says into creating change within yourself and around you! :)
1:55:50•16 Jun 2020
Andre Roberts: Triumph Over Trauma and Racism
“Sometimes I would say something, sometimes I don't you know. So I make sure that when I have an audience and I make sure that when I'm communicating with an audience that I am an ambassador, well aware of it and try to be better and do better by myself, because I know, sometimes I do feel that weight.”
Andre Roberts has a story that will stay with you long after you hear it. Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Andre faced an uphill battle from the start. Raised by a single parent in a segregated neighborhood, his childhood was marred by sexual assault, physical and verbal abuse, and relentless racism. These early experiences led him down a path of alcoholism and drug addiction that carried into his adulthood.
But this is not just a story of struggle; it's one of remarkable resilience and transformation. Now a personal trainer and tennis instructor in Beverly Hills, California, Andre has turned his life around and is dedicated to helping others do the same. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Andre opens up about his journey to sobriety and the significant milestones that have shaped him, including learning about his great-great-grandfather Everett, who was a slave.
Andre's story is a powerful reminder of the impact of childhood trauma on addiction and the importance of community and connection in recovery. This episode also tackles the broader issues of racial justice and economic empowerment, shedding light on how systemic racism affects recovery journeys. Whether you're navigating your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Andre's story offers hope, inspiration, and a call to action for a more just and equitable future.
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