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From Addiction to Advocacy: Jim Serrano on Breaking Generational Cycles of Shame

From Addiction to Advocacy: Jim Serrano on Breaking Generational Cycles of Shame

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 In this raw, courageous, and deeply human episode of the Refine & Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera is joined by Jim Serrano, an adoptee, survivor, husband, father, and advocate who has transformed decades of pain into purpose.Jim shares his powerful story of being adopted at birth, growing up with unanswered questions about identity and belonging, and surviving childhood sexual abuse that he kept silent for more than 50 years. Carrying shame, abandonment wounds, and unprocessed trauma, Jim turned to alcohol at a young age to numb the pain, beginning a long battle with addiction that lasted well into adulthood.With honesty and vulnerability, Jim walks listeners through his journey to sobriety, now more than 26 years strong, and the emotional process of searching for and reconnecting with his biological family. He opens up about the complexities of those reunions, the grief of unmet expectations, and how generational silence and cultural pressure to “man up” can deepen wounds instead of healing them.This episode goes beyond survival. Jim shares how faith, therapy, storytelling, and advocacy helped him break cycles of shame, speak truth without apology, and redefine what strength truly looks like. His story is a powerful reminder that healing is not about pretending the past didn’t happen, but about facing it and choosing a different future.✨ This conversation is especially powerful for men, adoptees, those in recovery, and anyone navigating trauma, mental health challenges, or identity struggles.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:What it was like growing up adopted without open conversations about identityThe long-term impact of childhood sexual abuse and unspoken traumaHow addiction became a coping mechanism and the path to lasting sobrietyThe emotional reality of searching for biological parents and facing complex reunionsMental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and the importance of asking for helpFaith, therapy, and storytelling as tools for healingWhy breaking generational cycles of shame mattersHow turning pain into advocacy can change lives🔑 Jim’s Refine & Shine TakeawayTalk. Don’t hold it inside.Healing begins when we stop carrying shame alone and give ourselves permission to speak, write, cry, and be heard.🔗 Connect With Jim SerranoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_serrano216Facebook: Jim Serrano(Reach out, follow his journey, or message him. Jim is always open to listening and supporting others.)🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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