People with Distinction with Al Cole features Gregory McLeod. Mcleod is the author of the book The Apathetical Man.
People with Distinction with Al Cole features Gregory McLeod.Mcleod is the author of the book The Apathetical Man. In this 18-minute
interview, Gregory McLeod shares to Al Cole his encounter with drugs
and alcohol. He imparts to listeners his journey towards spiritual
healing and true happiness.
Early Years: Alcoholism and Drug Use
The
interview began with Gregory sharing his encounter with alcohol and
drugs. Born December 25, 1964, Gregory started early on alcohol. At age
13, Gregory began using and selling drugs in school. He often hung out
with older people. It did not take long before Gregory became a
full-blown drug addict and an alcoholic. As the years passed by his
addiction grew worse. He tried to quit only to find himself in and out
of the rehab. Gregory McLeod even did jail time. He suffered severe
depression and considered suicide. Gregory began to lose hope and
thought of living the rehab once again. It was at this moment that his
counselor challenge Gregory to ask himself what is it that he really
wanted to achieve and what does he truly need.
The Apathetical Man: Gregory’s Spiritual Journey
Author
Gregory McLeod revealed that he derived the book’s title from when he
was still doing drugs. He noted that during that period in his life, he
felt like he was a dead man walking. He was numb and it was only when he
did drugs or alcohol that he felt alive.
It was during his 10th
rehab stint that Gregory McLeod made a conscious decision to finally
break free from a life of suffering and abuse. Gregory narrated a
life-changing incident involving a pastor. The said pastor confronted
Gregory and asked him what he wanted to happen and how the rehab can
help him. It was at this point that he realized that his seemingly
never-ending battle with drugs was brought by his detachment to God. He
finally recognized that his struggle was more spiritual rather than the
physical.
Gregory shared that he finally grew tired of the old
lifestyle of drugs and alcohol. He also grew tired of observing people,
both young and old, continuously used drugs, abused their bodies, steal,
and sell their valuables in exchange for drugs. Gregory emphasized the
huge importance of spiritual awakening in our lives.
with this realization, Gregory decided to work hard on his
rehabilitation and strictly followed the 12 steps of AA (Alcoholics
Anonymous). He also acknowledged the impact of his small group at the
rehab. Gregory attended group meetings headed by a pastor during his
time at the rehab and this greatly helps with his rehabilitation
process.
McLeod’s Redemption and Paying It Forward
Veteran
host Al Cole also shared his opinion about drugs and redemption. He
emphasized the role of parents in sheltering their young away from the
destructive nature of drugs and alcohol. Cole believes that family and a
healthy support system is crucial in keeping the family safe and
intact.
While the road to his spiritual healing proved to be long
and arduous (it took 10 rehab stint before Greg met the pastor in his
book), McLeod recounts that it was very rewarding. Gregory McLeod has
been clean and sober now for more than 12 years. Aside from this
inspirational book, Gregory also shares his story to others who are
suffering or on their way to rehabilitation. Al Cole’s interview with
McLeod is educational and inspiring.
For more information about Gregory McLeod’s The Apathetical Man, you can visit his author website www.mcleodgregory.com
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