EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 8 MIN
Embracing My Identity
from Rat Race Stories of Addiction and Recovery · host Jody and AZ
#029 - Exploring a heartfelt narrative about the struggle of fitting in, dealing with absence, speech impediments, and tourette syndrome. The storyteller shares experiences from growing up in a small community, participating in various activities to fit in, and overcoming toxic coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. They reflect on an enlightening basketball mishap and how a high school game inspired them to give valuable advice to a struggling young athlete. Emphasizing the importance of knowing oneself, embracing failures, and the journey of continual self-improvement, the story encourages embracing identity and living in the moment.Send a textSupport the showwww.ratracepodcast.com
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#029 - Exploring a heartfelt narrative about the struggle of fitting in, dealing with absence, speech impediments, and tourette syndrome. The storyteller shares experiences from growing up in a small community, participating in various activities to fit in, and overcoming toxic coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. They reflect on an enlightening basketball mishap and how a high school game inspired them to give valuable advice to a struggling young athlete. Emphasizing the importance of...
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