Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
52 Odyssey House Journals - Dwight Conklin
52 Odyssey House Journals - Dwight Conklin
52 Odyssey House Journals - Dwight Conklin
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Hear Dwight Conklin's candid story of addiction, recovery, and parenting on Odyssey House Journals with Randall Carlisle.
29 minutes
Raw
Honest
Hopeful
Transformative
Informative
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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!Dwight Conklin's Journey: Addiction, Recovery, and Fatherhood
I'm learning that, being a better dad, being a better person, following rules, following rules in there, but that will apply in the outside world- giving her a better life, giving her everything that she needs to be successful or to be a good kid or whatever- what are you going to tell her down the road?
Imagine being 49 years old and starting over with a 9-month-old daughter while battling addiction. That's the reality for Dwight Conklin, the oldest man in the Odyssey House Parents with Children Program. In this eye-opening episode of Odyssey House Journals, TV news legend Randall Carlisle sits down with Dwight to discuss his remarkable journey. Dwight opens up about his struggles with addiction, the heartache of losing custody of his daughter, and the arduous path to recovery and reunification.
He paints a vivid picture of what it’s like to be an older parent in recovery, sharing both his hopes and fears for the future. Through candid conversations, Dwight highlights the critical role of rehabilitation programs like the Odyssey House Parents with Children Program in providing a lifeline for people like him. He also talks about the therapeutic community approach that has been instrumental in his recovery journey.
If you're curious about how addiction impacts parenting or seeking inspiration from someone who’s been through the wringer and come out stronger, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Dwight's raw and honest story that underscores the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a life for himself and his daughter.