Andy: Stories, Shame and the Gift of Clarity

#34:   Andy Short joins us today to break down the many stories that make up his life and recovery.  With humor and wisdom, he shares the journey that led to his recovery... and the wild ride that came next. 

Content Warning: Discussion of suicidal ideation (thoughts of suicide)

• We discuss our individual, ever changing narratives, and how they shape our reality,
• How comparison was Andy’s first drug, 
• We hear about love and loss: how his mom supported him through many chapters of his story, and her words that changed the course of his life,
• When he asked , "Do you want to hear The Gay Story?” we of COURSE said yes.... and you may be surprised to learn this story occurred several years into recovery. 
• And how Andy’s recovery community supported him through times that seemed impossible to survive, and why we show up for one another.  

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.* 

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7.
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
• Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

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Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

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