I Fell in Love with the Numb Feeling: Escaping the Comfort That Hid My Pain

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 165 | Gordon Lyde shares his profound journey of overcoming addiction and trauma. Growing up in New Haven and moving through the DCYS system, Gordon faced numerous challenges, including being separated from his siblings and feeling unloved due to his biracial background. His struggles intensified during his teenage years in group homes, leading to heavy substance use. Despite multiple setbacks, including skepticism about recovery and years in prison, Gordon ultimately found sobriety and a purpose in helping others. Now a substance use counselor and executive director of Men of Evolution, Gordon's story is one of resilience, transformation, and service to the community. 00:00 Introduction and Early Life00:14 Foster Care and Family Dynamics01:24 Struggles with Identity and Acceptance02:55 Sibling Relationships and Family Separation06:44 First Encounters with Addiction07:21 Life in a Group Home11:01 Attempts at Recovery and Relapse17:43 Journey to True Recovery20:26 Struggling with Toxic Relationships21:08 Seeking Help and Finding Sobriety21:55 Humbling Experiences in Recovery23:06 The Power of Self-Work24:15 Building a New Life26:36 Family and Personal Growth32:59 Guiding the Next Generation37:28 Giving Back to the Community ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery