1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What might a 'Higher Power' look like to someone in the LGBTQ community, and how might addiction recovery be affected by sexual orientation? &amp;nbsp; Melanie Storrusten, LCSW&amp;nbsp;joins Debonee to discuss how the idea of 'Higher Power' fits in with getting clean and sober, and why this can sometimes by a snag for LGBTQ individuals. &amp;nbsp;Tackling the differences between 'religious' and 'spiritual', defining 'a God of my own understanding', and breaking away from the yoke of conservative Christianity, we take a look at the hurdles that could potentially pose problems in recovery. &amp;nbsp;What is the Dark Forest, and why does anyone need to go there? &amp;nbsp;Learn why allies need to come out too. &amp;nbsp;And get stocked up on great resources for yourself or a loved one who may be struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. Melanie is the Director of Foundations Recovery Network in Midtown Atlanta, and a Board Member of the LGBTQ Therapist Resource. www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com &amp;nbsp; innersexions's podcast http://innersexions.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2743007/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/6994961