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Adam's story begins with the universal feeling of not quite fitting in. Growing up with a significant age gap between his siblings, he felt he had "big shoes to fill" and struggled with deep-seated insecurity and anger. He found a temporary solution in substances—first marijuana at 14, then alcohol and benzos—which quieted the negative voices in his head and gave him a sense of identity and belonging. This led to a cycle of isolation, academic probation, and hospitalizations throughout college, all while he tried to maintain the facade of a "fun" party persona.

This episode is a raw look at the turning point: when his father showed up unannounced at his door, leading to his first attempt at rehab. Adam shares his difficult journey through relapse, the tragic loss of his mother to cancer, and the profound realization that he couldn't manage any substance. He details how finally surrendering to the process—going to a sober living house, listening to professionals, and learning to make his bed—built a foundation for a life he never thought possible. Now a mentor himself, Adam embodies the hope that it's never too late to rebuild and find true, sober joy.
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Timestamps:
00:01:03 - Cross Talk Podcast Intro
00:01:30 - Growing Up in Harrison, NY & Feeling of Inadequacy
00:04:30 - The Root of Anger and Resentment
00:06:02 - First Time Using Marijuana at 14
00:07:20 - How Substances Quieted Insecurities & Allowed Him to "Fit In"
00:13:10 - The Pivotal Moment: His Father Shows Up at His Door
00:16:13 - His Mother's Cancer Diagnosis and Using Grief to Justify Use
00:19:14 - Guilt, Anger, and "Passive Aggressive Suicidal Ideation"
00:20:28 - The Decision to Change: Learning from Past Failures
00:22:40 - Surrendering to the Process: Sober Living at Release Recovery
00:25:15 - Life in Sober Living: "Messy Bed, Messy Head"
00:27:48 - From Client to Employee: Finding Purpose in Helping Others
00:30:59 - Advice to His Younger Self