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EP 35 Chemsex, Identity & Recovery

EP 35 Chemsex, Identity & Recovery

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At just 16 years old, Declan’s life changed forever. Coming out, facing sexual assault, and being introduced to drugs all collided at a pivotal age—setting him on a path of addiction, loss, and struggle with identity.

In this powerful conversation, Declan opens up about:

  • Growing up in a single-parent household without a father figure

  • The pressures of coming out as a teenager

  • His introduction to Chemsex in 2014 and its impact on mental health, relationships, and self-worth

  • The devastating losses—jobs, flats, relationships—that addiction brought

  • Being diagnosed with ADHD at 33 and how it reshaped his understanding of the past

  • Finding recovery and rebuilding his life, clean since January 22nd this year

Declan’s journey is raw, honest, and full of lessons about resilience, self-discovery, and hope.

🎧 Tune in now and hear a story that sheds light on the struggles many face but few talk about.
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