Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
051: Hope and Addiction with JR Hamel – Celebrates 1 Year Clean and Sober and shares his horrific 23 Year battle with Alcoholism!
051: Hope and Addiction with JR Hamel – Celebrates 1 Year Clean and Sober and shares his horrific 23 Year battle with Alcoholism!
051: Hope and Addiction with JR Hamel – Celebrates 1 Year Clean and Sober and shares his horrific 23 Year battle with Alcoholism!
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Join JR Hamel on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast as he shares his journey from a 23-year battle with alcoholism to celebrating one year of sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Hope: JR Hamel's Story of Overcoming Alcoholism
I was meant to take this journey now, you know, to help people and to be out there and to kind of do what I can to show people and, you know, to be a good role model for my kids, so they don't have to go through this.
What does it take to break free from the chains of addiction? In this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, Omar Pinto sits down with JR Hamel, a man who has fought a 23-year battle with alcoholism and mental health challenges. Now celebrating one year of sobriety, JR shares his journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others struggling with similar issues.
JR, a former mental health professional, had to resign from his job to focus on his recovery. He has undergone intense in-patient and out-patient treatments, as well as one-on-one therapy sessions. Today, as a stay-at-home father of three, he has found a new purpose in life through his blog, Hope and Addiction, where he openly shares his experiences and insights.
In this heartfelt conversation, JR talks about the significance of finding the right sponsor and the crucial role of service in the recovery process. He also discusses the routines and accountability measures that have helped him maintain his sobriety. His practical advice and inspiring answers to common questions from newcomers make this episode a must-listen for anyone on their own recovery journey.
Join Omar Pinto and JR Hamel as they delve into the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery, offering a message of hope and resilience that can inspire others to seek help and change their lives.