<p>Will came to Minnesota from Washington D.C. and went through Pride twice; the first time for alcohol and opioid use in 2015, and the second for Chrystal meth in 2017. He talks about imposter syndrome, ego, judgement, and the hopelessness of early recovery. Most importantly, having failed taught Will how to succeed. Will has been sober since October 8, 2017.</p>

Will came to Minnesota from Washington D.C. and went through Pride twice; the first time for alcohol and opioid use in 2015, and the second for Chrystal meth in 2017. He talks about imposter syndrome, ego, judgement, and the hopelessness of early recovery. Most importantly, having failed taught Will how to succeed. Will has been sober since October 8, 2017.

I started smoking meth in March and by June I was homeless

Pride Institute is a substance use disorder and addiction treatment program that was first opened in 1986 as a direct response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Pride exclusively serves members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 18 years of age or older in both residential and outpatient settings. This podcast is dedicated to the voices of our alumni who have successfully maintained their sobriety post-treatment. 

Co-hosts, Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller, interview different guests each week on topics specific to the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Theme music and editing are done by Evan Cepeda-Sox.

If you or someone you know needs help call us at 800-547-7433 or visit our website at pride-institute.com.

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Pride Institute is a substance use disorder and addiction treatment program that was first opened in 1986 as a direct response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Pride exclusively serves members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 18 years of age or older in both residential and outpatient settings. This podcast is dedicated to the voices of our alumni who have successfully maintained their sobriety post-treatment. Co-hosts, Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller, interview different guests each week on topics specific to the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Theme music and editing are done by Evan Cepeda-Sox. If you or someone you know needs help call us at 800-547-7433 or visit our website at pride-institute.com.

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I started smoking meth in March and by June I was homeless

I started smoking meth in March and by June I was homeless