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“Your worst parts of your life, the things that you're ashamed of will become your strongest assets in a very quick amount of time. And the implication in that is your story is all that you have so passing it on to someone else who is struggling behind you coming up the ladder helps them. And so in the spirit of service in recovery we often talk about the power of our own stories to connect with other people and show them that they too can get well. I have found that not only is that true in the recovery world, but it is true in the social world in the social milieu in which I exist.”

Quote by Andrew Zimmern

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Andrew Zimmern is a renowned television personality known for his unique perspective and in-depth exploration of global cuisine. Born on July 4, 1961, he has been hosting television shows since 1996, gaining popularity for his passion for food and profound understanding of food culture. more

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