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Rachel describes her drug use as having created a numbness she had been seeking her whole life. Before treatment, she was homeless, living out of a storage unit in Fargo, North Dakota, and in full psychosis. Temporarily estranged from her daughter, Rachel now refers to her daughter as her best friend. She got sober on December 9th, 2020.</p>

Rachel describes her drug use as having created a numbness she had been seeking her whole life. Before treatment, she was homeless, living out of a storage unit in Fargo, North Dakota, and in full psychosis. Temporarily estranged from her daughter, Rachel now refers to her daughter as her best friend. She got sober on December 9th, 2020.

I’m a mother, you can’t let me die

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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