Ep. 15 Sobriety's Shadow: Unveiling Strength in the Face of Addiction

In this heartfelt episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks dedicates the show to his late friend Mike Failace, underscoring the importance of sharing one's pain. The guest, Anna, an ex-jail guard with a traumatic past, recounts her struggles with alcoholic parents, her father's tumultuous death, and her own battle with alcoholism. Anna shares the harsh realities of working as a female corrections officer, facing misogyny and addiction among coworkers, and her journey to redemption and sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The episode also explores the role of a higher power, meditation, and spiritual surrender in achieving inner peace and living an authentic life. This compelling narrative emphasizes the consequences of unresolved childhood trauma, the power of resilience, and the transformative journey from addiction to recovery.