The Diary of a Young Addict

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of service in the journey of addiction recovery. We delve into how helping others can reinforce personal recovery, foster a sense of community, and provide purpose. Whether you are in recovery or supporting someone who is, discover how acts of service can be a healing force for everyone involved.

• If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357
• Reach out with questions or comments at [email protected]

This episode features one of my best friends, Anna Rose, who has been a part of my life for the past 11 years. She has known me since before I started using and has watched my journey all the way up until now. In this episode, we get an outside perspective of how my addiction affected others and those closest to me in my life.

If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

Some of us younger addicts feel a different sort of isolation because of our age. Being young in recovery is not easy, but it is 100% worth it. We are not alone. We have a chair in the rooms of recovery no matter the drugs we used, no matter the length of time we used, no matter how deep our bottom was.

In this episode, I share parts of my story and stories from other young addicts (published in NA literature).

Materials referenced:

• Narcotics Anonymous IP #13: By Young Addicts, For Young Addicts
• NA Basic Text page 176: Young Addict, Young NA Fellowship Grow Up Together
• NA Basic Text page 283: Regardless of Age

If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

In this episode, we hit on the 4 attachment styles of the attachment theory (secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant) and how they relate to our childhood and addiction.

• The Power of Attachment book: https://amzn.to/3PRPnzy

• If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

• Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

• Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

My great friend, Daisy, is our special guest for this episode and shares her perspective on the harm that addiction can cause to the addict's loved ones. She shares her experience and perspective about an ex who was an addict. (psssst... this is my favorite episode yet!!!)

If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

This episode is about how I navigate emotional pain and how I work through the healing process.

If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

Remember, this is an educational podcast, not a promotion for any 12-step program. I hope this recording can give you some insight on my perspective, experience, and what has worked for me. It was an honor to get to speak about carrying the message. Thank you ARVANA convention for welcoming me.

If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

This is a raw recording of me sharing my story, experience, strength, and hope at the Irving Group of NA back in December 2022. Be forewarned that I can't stay on one track for long and my mouth struggles to keep up with the speed of my brain lol. I hope this helps you guys get to know me a little better.

• If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

• Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

• Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

Recovery doesn't guarantee that we won't still come across struggles and hard times in our lives... we have to learn how to get through them differently than we did in our addiction. In this episode, I talk about different common struggles in recovery and how I have gotten through them.

• If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357

• Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely.

  ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )

• Email me with questions or comments at [email protected]