The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast

104: Keith Smith: “I don’t believe in labels, but I identify as gay.”


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Hailing from the Bahamas, Keith Smith likes to think of himself as a citizen of the world. His smile, charisma, and energy are contagious. But as a child, Keith experienced a point in time where he lost his smile. 

From the age of 8 to 12, Keith was molested by his cousin. Eventually, he turned to alcohol as a way to numb his feelings. One day, after experiencing an anxiety attack while walking through a grocery store, Keith realized he needed to get help. He enrolled in a treatment program and embarked on a journey of learning to love himself - a journey that helped him find his smile again. 

Keith now serves as a CommUnity Facilitator for Lionrock Recovery and is proud to host the LGBTQIA CommUnity Meeting on Lionrock.life. Keith believes that obstacles are only an opportunity to move towards greatness!

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