Disinfecting Sunlight

There's so much going on in my family life. Some of it will be discussed in this episode.

My nephew, Alexander Silva III, is missing. I dedicate this episode and my recovery to both him and my brother. AJ, Michael...may I remember that some of us don't get 2nd chances to make it right. May your spirits guide me always on this up and down journey of recovery. I love you more than I ever got to say. And I feel you both next to me. Thank you.

I'm beyond grateful to be doing this on video as well.

A little background on this episode. This was the 2nd time recording it. The audio on the first try was trashed. You'll notice the audio on this episode isn't great either. I am very spiritual person and believe quite strongly in spiritual warfare. Someone, something, didn't want me sharing this. I kid you not, I haven't felt this free in a very long time.

Shame is lethal. Shame is heavy. I'm tired of dragging it around. So, even with our audio issues, I think you'll get the gist of this this.

It's a long episode. Take it in bite size pieces if need be. I am not going to edit it or even add flashy titles. We'll do that on future episodes. This one is raw and unfiltered and just how it needed to be.

Clip from the Oprah Winfrey Show is owned by Harpo Productions used under fair use.  

Clip from Amanda Gorman owned by Amanda Gorman.

Neither are affiliated with Disinfecting Sunlight.

If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

Stay in the light,

Paul

We’re crawling our way back.

Just two more weeks.

What happens when a little boy is abandoned?  What happens when a little boy is abused?  Many turn to self-destructive behaviors like addiction.  Michael R. very bravely tells the story of where his experiences took him.  It was an honor to hold space for his story.

If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

Episode of The Oprah Winfrey show that we talked about and featured (all rights reserved by Harpo Productions) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbF0ZCu6y08

None of the groups are affiliated or associated with Disinfecting Sunlight and are provided solely as resources for help.  

I can be reached directly at [email protected]

Sarah Newbury joins us to talk about recovering from addiction, a bad marriage, and learning to live with bipolar disorder.  We also talk about coping with COVID.  

If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

Coronavirus Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3122945241050066/

None of the groups are affiliated or associated with Disinfecting Sunlight and are provided solely as resources for help.  

I can be reached directly at [email protected]

Stay in the light,

Paul

Randy Thomas, former VP of Exodus International and current Executive Director of Thrive LGBT+, joins us to talk about how he had to come out twice in his life from being an out and proud gay man to being a strong defender of the "Ex-Gay" Movement and finding his way back to the light...after 21 years.  It's a fascinating story and a brave one.

If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: [email protected]

Visit Thrive LGBT+ online at thrive.lgbt (that's the entire web address) or at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivelgbt

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

None of the groups are affiliated or associated with Disinfecting Sunlight and are provided solely as resources for help.  

I can be reached directly at [email protected]

Stay in the light,

Paul

He's got the voice of a smooth jazz musician and a powerful story to go with it.  The thing that struck out to me in this interview was that there was never a lack of love and acceptance in his life, from the people that matter most.  I wonder how much power that brings to one's recovery. Listen and find out what I'm talking about.

If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

None of the groups are affiliated or associated with Disinfecting Sunlight and are provided solely as resources for help.  

I can be reached directly at [email protected]

Stay in the light,

 

Paul

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Kari Ellingsen joins us to share her experience as a singer, writer, dancer, and actress who hit The Big Apple only to find a big addiction.  It took her two years to find her way back and boy, aren't we glad she did? 

If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

None of the groups are affiliated or associated with Disinfecting Sunlight and are provided solely as resources for help.  

I can be reached directly at [email protected]

Stay in the light,

 

Paul

Every once in a while an interview comes along that breaks, shakes, and awakes me.  

This is the story of Christopher Stone, a 17 year old, from Santa Fe, Texas who went to school one morning and never returned home. His sister, Mercedez, has agreed to tell his story and the story of the family that now lives without him.

Chris is one of 200 American students who have been killed by gun violence since Columbine in 1999.  If you think you know what that day was like from the reports you've seen in the media, you have no idea.  Grab a Kleenex and listen.  

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Stay in the light.