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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 56 MIN

Story #33: Cecil Part 2 - "Shame Is the Antagonist Here" — Escaping Addiction Through Emotional Processing

from Recovery Demystified - Secular Addiction Recovery and Harm Reduction for Queers, Neurodivergent People, and Their Allies

In part two of Cecil's story, he opens up about how continued emotional suppression and ADHD contributed to his worsening addiction to alcohol. He also shares about porn addiction, self-harm, being cheated on, and another tragic suicide attempt. He was ultimately kicked out of the military after seeking mental healthcare for his struggles. After spending sometime homeless and living in his car, he found a path to lasting healing by learning how to deal with his emotions in a healthy way, and hashing out his childhood trauma with a therapist.  Want to support this work? Donate via our Patreon by clicking here! Or, donate via Donorbox on our website. Click here! Want to be interviewed on this podcast? Send us an email! [email protected] Connect with us on Instagram and Substack @recoverydemystified Logo: Stevie Petet Theme Music: Logan Bragg

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Story #33: Cecil Part 2 - "Shame Is the Antagonist Here" — Escaping Addiction Through Emotional Processing

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