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From Spanish Harlem to a Hot Mess: Tom's Alcoholism Story
S22:E38

From Spanish Harlem to a Hot Mess: Tom's Alcoholism Story

May 4, 2026 • 28min 23s

Episode description

Tom shares his journey from a broken home in Spanish Harlem, where drinking was normalized, to the chaotic early years of adulthood in California. He describes his denial, the spiral of addiction, and how the support of friends and community helped him confront his disease.

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