Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
33The New Odyssey House Journals - Chris Anderson
33The New Odyssey House Journals - Chris Anderson
33The New Odyssey House Journals - Chris Anderson
Friday 1st October 2021
Chris Anderson opens up about love, addiction, and recovery on 'Odyssey House Journals'. Listen now for an inspiring conversation.
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Love and Recovery: Chris Anderson's Journey on Odyssey House Journals
Our recovery is our recovery, and that has to come first before anything else, and we’re also in a relationship. So if he’s going through something, I don’t try to fix him. So work on our love part and our love for ourselves and sobriety at the same time, and that’s what’s successful, in my opinion, for us.
Can two recovering addicts find happiness together? It's a question many therapists would approach with caution, but Chris Anderson is proving it possible. In this episode of 'Odyssey House Journals', host Randall Carlisle sits down with Chris to explore his unique journey. Starting from the tender age of nine, Chris’s battle with addiction has been long and arduous. Yet, amidst the struggles, he’s found not just recovery but also love.
Chris shares candidly about the root causes of his addiction and how he navigates the complexities of a romantic relationship with another recovering addict. He emphasizes that personal recovery must always come first, even when in a relationship. As Chris puts it, 'Our recovery is our recovery, and that has to come first before anything else, and we’re also in a relationship'. This perspective sheds light on the delicate balance between self-care and partnership in the context of recovery.
Listeners will find this episode both heartfelt and enlightening, offering a raw look into the personal challenges and triumphs that come with addiction recovery. Chris’s story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of love and support systems. If you're curious about the intersection of love and recovery or looking for inspiration on your own journey, this episode promises to be an engaging listen.