Overcoming Addiction and Thriving with a Disability, Part 2 - with Jordan

Rock bottom, a collapse into all-encompassing misery, is a hard place to be and something many of us have experienced. It can be a monumental task to pull yourself out of the hole, but the decline can be a spark to recreate a new, more self-authorized life. This podcast continues Jordan’s story, introduced in the previous episode, as a person with a permanent physical disability who struggled with the desire for belonging in childhood, leading to addiction in early adulthood. In part two of this story, Jordan describes the process he pursued to get sober, build connections, and find positivity and meaning in his life. His approach centered on small, self-loving changes that conditioned him into the realization that change, of all kinds, are possible. As we collectively build loving, sex-positive community, considering the perspectives of the 25% of the population with disabilities is a critical part of inclusion. But the lessons apply even for people who don’t have physical disabilities. Enormous value can come from the brave act of defining your own truth, believing that you are worthy of belonging however your body looks or works, is a critical part of experiencing personal power and happiness, even when it takes baby steps and gradual change.@Vanessacliff2