From Rock Bottom to 7.5 Years Sober: Ian's Journey
Episode Overview
Ian's journey highlights the importance of complete sobriety. Enabling relationships can hinder recovery. Kratom poses significant risks to those in recovery. Support systems and community activities are vital. Relinquishing control can be key to successful recovery.
"The only thing I did right for a long time is I just didn't die and kept showing up."
Tom Conrad hosts an engaging episode of Real Recovery Talk with guest Ian from the Palms Recovery Center. Ian shares his gripping journey from hitting rock bottom to celebrating 7.5 years of sobriety. He opens up about his struggle with addiction, moving from opiates to alcohol and marijuana, and how these habits repeatedly dragged him back into the cycle of dependency.
Ian's story is not just about his battle with substances but also the enabling dynamics with his mother and the ultimate decision to relinquish control to truly recover. The episode delves into the importance of complete sobriety, touching on the dangers of substances like Kratom and how they can derail recovery. There’s also a light-hearted discussion about pickleball, soup reviews, and the amusing anecdotes that make this episode both informative and entertaining.
Ian's experience underscores the message that recovery is possible with perseverance and support, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction.