Experiencing sobriety can lead to profound internal conflict, especially when one feels disconnected from social norms. The difficulty of accepting a life without alcohol can be overwhelming, particularly when there is a perception of not being a 'true' alcoholic. This struggle is amplified when social settings, like those involving partners who engage in alcohol-centered activities, create pressure to conform. Even brief periods of sobriety can be marred by anger and resentment towards the loss of alcohol as a social lubricant. Ultimately, the desire to fit in can overshadow the commitment to sobriety, leading to relapses after achieving minimal sober milestones.
Brandon Novak showed all the signs of becoming a highly successful, rebellious young man. He was a professional skateboarder in his early teens, rubbing elbows with the likes of Bucky Lasek and Tony Hawk. In his late teens and twenties, he was a regular on world-famous TV shows like Viva La Bam and Jackass.
But drugs and alcohol were always lurking in the shadows for Novak, and he soon fell head-first into the dark trap of his addictions. He endured bouts of homelessness, committed every petty crime you could imagine, and even resorted to sex work to feed his addictions.
The stats would suggest Brandon Novak shouldn’t be sober right now. He probably shouldn’t even be alive. But not only is he alive with 9 years of sobriety under his belt, he’s found a deep and meaningful purpose in his life, running his own rehab centers and taking care of his elderly mother.
This is the hilarious and heartening story of how Brandon Novak turned it all around. And trust me, if he can do it, so can anyone else.
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