From a young age, John was exposed to alcohol and its impact on family dynamics. As he navigated the challenges of his upbringing, John also had to confront the additional burden of coming to terms with his own sexuality. Living in a society filled with misconceptions about homosexuality and surrounded by the fear surrounding HIV, John grappled with his own identity and struggled with the notion of coming out. Feeling isolated and uncertain, he sought solace in alcohol, finding temporary relief from the internal turmoil he experienced. Over time, however, John's relationship with alcohol escalated. Through a series of transformative experiences and personal growth, he committed himself to overcoming fear and stigma, rebuilding relationships, and finding a path toward acceptance and happiness. In this heartfelt episode, John shares his story, highlighting the importance of understanding, open communication, and embracing one's true self. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you’re ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that’s ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs,  social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.