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There’s People Behind the Struggles with Earnest James Untapped Keg Ep 131Do you want to be a part of the show? Go to www.UntappedKeg.com/Community and let us know what your daily mantra or affirmation is to help you get through tough times! You can do so anonymous or read it yourself to hear your voice on the show!Often when we think about addiction, substance dependency, or use we think it can’t happen to us. We demonize the people behind it. We forget that they’re us. They aren’t a they, they are we. We are Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, Friends, Sons, Daughters, People……RJ and Earnest have a very emotional discussion about growing up around someone who struggles with alcohol. Earnest is very candid and talks so lovingly about his family. This episode may be triggering to people because of how detailed Earnest gets with the struggles, but one this is for sure, he loves everyone he talks about. Earnest is an author, speaker, advocate, and the host of the Deal to Heal Podcast with Earnest James.Check out Earnest’s links here:WebsiteE Books by E JamesYouTubeInstagramCheck out Untapped Keg’s website where you can find all the episodes and social media at: Join The Community: Be Part of the SHOW!!!WebsiteTwitterInstagramYouTubeTime Stamps:0:00 Intro5:00 Who is Earnest James7:00 Earnest’s Family Member and Watching Addiction18:00 Seeing His Father Struggle With Alcohol24:00 Earnest Avoiding Addiction32:00 Trying to Get Past Addiction39:00 Getting Sober44:00 Earnest’s Brother and Drunk Driving53:00 Earnest’s MessageIf you want some Untapped Keg merch be sure to check out:MerchNeed Help? Dial 988 or:Call Foundations Recovery Networks:confidential and private line at: 877-714-1318 Nationwide Residential & Outpatient Facilities:National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Games and Online Harrassment Hotline: Just text "SUPPORT" to 23368 https://gameshotline.orgAgain just Text or Dial 988
