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The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast: Exploring the Cost of Keeping Your Life Experience to Yourself

Michael "Sweets" Wilson has a story similar to many. They start using drugs at an early age, their arrests get more and more serious causing them to bounce back-and-forth from prison to society and back. Michael was no exception, he started to believe that maybe he was an animal, meant to be locked up in a cage. Then, something happened. Maybe it was fate, the thought of his children growing up without a father, the disappointment from is family. Michael decided to give it one last shot. Today, he has over 10 years clean and sober, he and a partner in a recovery house, he’s an interventionist for families struggling with addiction and even has a podcast called, ”Collateral Damage”. He also has a book called, Loving Lions, that you can get on Amazon. We cover all of my favorite topics, anonymity, medically assisted treatment, Twelve-step work, building community, and everything else we could squeeze in. On this episode, Michael tells his story, how he went from the bottom of bottoms to the top of the top. How he helps people today, what he sees in the mental health and addiction industry as well as areas we would agree and disagree on. If you know somebody that would benefit from hearing his story, share this podcast with him, and don’t forget to check out his book his podcast and his website.♥️

Michael's Instagram: @mwilson_jr

Baystate Recovery Services - @baystaterecovery provides Interventions, family support services, sober companions, and sober living 1-800-270-2302 www.baystaterecovery.com/distance-learning

Book: Loving Lions: A guide for families struggling with addiction

https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Lions-families-struggling-addiction/dp/1723386340