The Magdalen House
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601: Darren Renfro | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
601: Darren Renfro | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
601: Darren Renfro | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
Wednesday 15th January 2025
Darren Renfro shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the role of community support and the 12-step programme.
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Episode Overview
- Early alcohol use as a coping mechanism for isolation.
- Multiple treatment facilities and detox centres.
- Embracing the 12-step programme in 2021.
- The role of community support at The Magdalen House.
- Practical advice for those struggling with addiction.
I knew that I didn't want to drink no more, but I also knew that I wasn't capable of staying stopped.
Darren Renfro, the Men's Next Step Coordinator at The Magdalen House, shares his riveting journey to sobriety in this episode of 'Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics'. Darren opens up about his early experiences with alcohol, starting at the tender age of 13, and how it became a coping mechanism for his isolation. His story is one of resilience, as he recounts the dark times, including multiple treatment facilities and detox centres, before finding a path to recovery.
Darren's turning point came in 2021 when he finally embraced the 12-step programme and realised that alcohol was not his only problem; it was his inability to stay sober that he had to address. With honesty and humility, Darren discusses the importance of community support and how The Magdalen House played a crucial role in his recovery.
He talks about the miracles he has witnessed at the Men's House and how being part of this supportive environment has transformed his life. This episode is not just a story of struggle but also one of hope and redemption. Darren's insights into the disease model of alcoholism and his practical advice for those struggling with addiction make this a must-listen for anyone on their own recovery journey or supporting someone who is.
Tune in to hear Darren's powerful testimony and learn how community and commitment can lead to lasting sobriety.