Previously, we discussed the complicated relationship gay men have with alcohol, which is shaped by diverse factors such as social acceptance, coping with discrimination, and navigating the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and substance use.In this episode, writer, director, and filmmaker Adam Fitzgerald joins us to talk about his new book, Recovering from Recovery, which explores his journey away from rhetoric and advice he experienced in Alcoholics Anonymous, which seemed to judge and stigmatize his sexuality.Additional Resources:56. LGBTQ+ AlcoholismBuy Recovering from RecoveryAdam Fitzgerald (Instagram)Adam Fitzgerald (TikTok)Adam Fitzgerald (Twitter)Get Your MerchSupport the showGet Your Merch
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