S2 Ep8: Story of Substance Use, Recovery, & Helping Others on Thier Journey

Trigger warning: Addiction & suicide are discussed in today’s episode. Please bee kind & mindful that this episode is for when YOU are ready for it.A face & voice of recovery - Andy Thomas, a friend of Syd’s + Jordan’s co-host of Member Guest Podcast, comes on the podcast to share his story and experiences with addiction & Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Andy shares intimate stories and details on where his journey began, what caused his want to change, forgiveness, conscious choices, and why he continues to share his story with others.The goal of today’s episode is to inform & give hope to those out there who may be struggling or know someone struggling with SUD. My goal with well said is to give people access to stories and information related to health, wellness, & life - this story is extremely important. Andy encourages others with a story to do the same. Andy’s journey has turned to be one for helping others - once he dug deep to support himself. Addiction is a lifelong battle, but Andy has found purpose in sharing his story in hopes it will touch another person struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. CALL SYD write in’s are to support amazing listeners and their journey or family’s journey with SUD. Please know you are loved & supported & I am so thankful for everyone who wrote in for advice.SUPPORT LINKS FOR ADDICTION, SUD, & SUICIDE:SAMHSA’s National Helpline | SAMHSA: 1-800-622-HELPHome | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental IllnessSAVE: Suicide Prevention, Information, and AwarenessShatterproof | Reversing the Addiction Crisis in the U.S.Home - Faces & Voices of Recovery (facesandvoicesofrecovery.org)Connect with Andy: Andy Thomas (@andymcnails) • Instagram photos and videosGet Connected: MY LINKSPLEASE RATE and Follow on Spotify: HEREPLEASE RATE and Subscribe on Apple Podcast: HERESubscribe on YouTube: HERE