Episode 23 - I labeled myself as a Gay Addict, God labeled me LOVED - Dr. Ryan Joseph Allen

Dr. Ryan Joseph Allen is the Author of bestselling book entitled ‘ My Drug Dealer Brought me to God” Ryan is a Transformational Coach and Speaker sharing his life experiences, vast nonprofit expertise, and ultimately leading leaders. He recently completed his doctoral work bridging the gap between trauma, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth. Ryan authentically shares his story to inspire others to share their stories. When we show up hyper-authentically we are able to help change those around us simply by being oneself. And here is some compelling autheticity : A piece of my STORY From the time I was very young... four years old or so I knew I was different. I was different than my brother and my male friends. I tended to feel things so deeply. At the age of six was the first time I had thought about ending my life. Within a few years I realized that I fell within the LGBTQ+ community. By my teenage years I was engulfed in self-destructive behaviors. Self-mutilation, body dysmorphia, drug and alcohol use and an ever growing sense of self-loathing. I survived suicide multiple times. As I entered college I was in full addiction and spiraling out of control. Until one night me and my drug dealer had a talk about God. She simply was sharing her story with me about her connection with God. After our conversation I went to the bathroom and fell to my knees asking God to save my life. I knew if I continued on the path I was on I would surely end up dead. From that moment everything shifted and changed. In Ryans words: I labeled myself as a Gay Addict unworthy of Love. God labeled me perfect. God labeled me loved. Ryans' website is https://www.ryanjosephallen.com to get in touch about the podcast email [email protected] and visit www.paulacurteanu.com