Celebrating Self-Acceptance and Resilience: Scott's Story

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05/28/24 • 27 min

Journeying with Scott, we delve into the intricate path of sobriety, self-care, and pride within the LGBTQ+ community. Scott, a charming Fargo-based financial advisor, shares his inspiring transformation from navigating social scenes with a drink in hand to embracing a life of sobriety. With candid reflections, Scott discusses the pivotal role of self-acceptance in his journey, the support systems that guided him, and how the pride of self lies in the everyday victories. His story prompts us to ponder the blend of vulnerability and resilience that shapes our authentic selves.
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Pride Stories: The Podcast - Celebrating Self-Acceptance and Resilience: Scott's Story

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My goal initially was how do I assimilate back into my life

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just without drinking ? So basically it was me doing everything that I had done . So if you and I met at Duffy's every Tuesday night , it would be me going to Duffy's on Tuesday night and doing the same things , just with the soda water instead of Jameson , you know whateve