Becoming a Shadow of Myself
Johnny Allison’s substance use started as a way to cope with the trauma of war and chaos of military life. His recovery started as a way to become the soldier and person he knew he was and could be. Today, he is a Veteran, SMART Facilitator, and the Lead of the SMART UK Veterans Program. In this podcast, Johnny talks about: What motivated him to join the British Army The ties between his boxing career and serving in the military Why his substance use started and not understanding what was happening How the COVID isolation affected his mental health and well being How he was becoming a shadow of himself His drive and commitment to finally getting help Finding SMART and how it helped him manage his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Why he wanted to become a facilitator Creating the 1st Annual International Veterans and First Responders Webinar The best things about attending a Veterans meeting