In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with podcaster, motivational speaker, and writer Lona (LC) Currie. LC has recovered from long-term drug and alcohol misuse, and after he became stable as a sober person, he transitioned to his true gender. He was considered a “lost cause” by many, but now he is openly sharing his addiction experience to give others hope that recovery is always possible. His story will encourage everyone to come back home to their authentic selves.

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RESOURCES:

Lona (LC) Currie’s information:

• Transgender Mentor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/transgendermentor
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYPVfkzYCuCKbqeBqCM1vg

 

• Recovery Soulfood Podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoverysoulfood
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecoverySoulfood

 

Other Resources:

• Other Parents Like Me -  https://www.facebook.com/other.parents.like.me
• Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/
• Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao

Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson

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TIME STAMPS

1:24 LC’s Transgender Mentor podcast

3:30 The start of LC’s addiction at age 11

5:47 LC’s advice for parents offering kids alcohol because “they’ll do it anyway”

6:51 The progression of LC’s addiction beyond alcohol

11:14 Moving to opiates

15:57 Suicide attempts and accidents

17:40 LC’s recovery story

19:30 Dealing with the core issues

25:00 Starting gender transition

26:50 The path back to LC’s authentic self

31:47 The shift that Covid has created

37:45 Enabling v. Tough Love

 

 

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