363 Overcoming Extreme Child Abuse to Thriving In A Life of Purpose

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast · Feb 20, 2025 · 53m

Every once in a while I get off an interview and think wow, its a miracle how some people can survive their childhoods. This was one of those conversations.

Please note that this may be triggering to those with childhood trauma, and Michael does not shy away from the F-bomb.

Michael shares his story of growing up with a mother who was not only an addict, but extremely abusive in many ways. His step father was violent and regularly traumatized him and his siblings as well. All throughout his childhood Michael endured the worst kinds of abuse, which led to addiction, but something happened…