The Power of Practical Skills in Recovery
Episode Overview
Recovery involves practical skills that help with both sobriety and harm reduction. Support systems and relationships are crucial for maintaining wellness. Hope and a vision for the future can drive you forward. Taking small steps can make the recovery process less overwhelming. Recovery gets easier over time; keep going and you'll be proud of your progress.
Just keep going. Take it one day at a time, and you'll be so proud of yourself at the end of it.
In this episode, Zoe, Daniel, and Lara dive into the practical skills that are essential for anyone on a recovery journey. They discuss how these skills can be just as vital for harm reduction as they are for full recovery. Zoe shares her personal experience, reflecting on how her life has evolved since she began her journey away from fentanyl addiction.
She explains how the early days were consumed by the constant battle of staying sober, but now she feels like she’s moved beyond that stage. She doesn't wake up thinking about recovery every day anymore; instead, she feels more normal and less consumed by her past struggles. Daniel and Lara offer their perspectives, highlighting the importance of having a support system, a plan, and the right relationships in place to maintain wellness.
They talk about how crucial it is to have hope and a vision for the future. Zoe's story is a testament to the fact that while recovery can be tough, it does get easier over time. She emphasises the importance of taking small steps and not being overwhelmed by the process. Her advice is simple but powerful: keep going, take it one day at a time, and you'll be proud of yourself for overcoming the challenges.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recovery or supporting someone through it. It offers practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a lot of hope.