Addiction is the kind of topic where judgment is easy, and empathy is hard. Shame is at the core of addiction. It thrives best in secrecy when we feel most alone, and keeps stories like these hidden in the dark.Lucas spent years, bouncing and skidding off the bottom before sobriety. But you know what they say: every unconscionable low point has a silver lining. Before long-term recovery, you could find Lucas on the road climbing full-time. He was the guy who could wax poetic around a campfire about all types of beverages of any kind, any continent. While the conditions that preceded him to drink were probably always there, living out of his truck and reducing his life to just climbing and nature made him realize he was empty on a different level.For the Love of Climbing is presented by <a href="https://www.patagonia.com/home/">Patagonia</a>. Additional support is from <a href="https://www.deuter.com/us-en">deuter USA</a>, <a href="https://allezoutdoor.com/">Allez Outdoor</a>, and <a href="https://www.ocun.com/">Ocún</a>.Music is by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Music Bed and Blue Dot Sessions.Read the transcript <a href="https://www.fortheloveofclimbing.com/episodes/episode-53-a-guy-walks-out-of-a-bar" style="color:rgb(251,2,7);">here</a>.Catch up on podcast (pod-Kath?) updates and general life things: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inheadlights/">@inheadlights</a>This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/climbing">Because therapy is for everyone.</a>FLC is public media which means we’re supported by listeners like you. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/inheadlights">Donate</a> or <a href="https://www.patreon.com/fortheloveofclimbing">become a patron</a> in exchange for a warm, fuzzy feeling.

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