Ben gives us a powerful telling of his experiences with sobriety, his difficult road of recovery, the real-life journeys along the way, and the life-changing realizations that have helped him become the incredible man he is today. He reflects on the transformative power of taking "corrective measures" in his life, the lessons learned through hardship, and the guiding principles he's adopted to navigate his path forward.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
- Substance Abuse/Addiction: Discussion of drug addiction, including heroin and methamphetamine use, and overdoses.
- Strong Language: Use of profanity and mature language throughout the conversation.
- Criminal Behavior: References to criminal activities, arrests, and incarceration.
- Mental Health: Mention of depression, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and the suicide of a family member.
- Explicit Content: Descriptions of drug use, frebasing of fentanyl, and the physical implications of substance abuse.
- Trauma: Discussion of difficult life experiences and traumatic events including an accident leading to burns and emergency medical treatment.
