Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Brooke Robichaud talkes about her recovery from substance use, men, and watching her family be ripped apart by the gang life.
Brooke Robichaud talkes about her recovery from substance use, men, and watching her family be ripped apart by the gang life.
Brooke Robichaud talkes about her recovery from substance use, men, and watching her family be ripped apart by the gang life.
Tuesday 13th August 2024
Brooke Robichaud discusses her recovery from substance use, family struggles with gang life, and finding strength in sobriety.
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72 minutes
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Brooke discusses the shame she felt about her indigenous heritage.
- She shares how her family’s involvement in gang life affected her.
- Brooke talks about using substances and relationships to cope with pain.
- She highlights the importance of making amends and understanding family trauma.
- Brooke reflects on finding community support and spirituality in her recovery journey.
I had to learn to go with the flow of the universe and find meaning in all the stuff we go through as addicts and alcoholics
Brooke Robichaud shares her compelling journey of recovery from substance use and the struggles of growing up in a family torn apart by gang life. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', Brooke opens up about the shame she felt regarding her indigenous heritage and how she used substances and relationships to cope with her pain.
Her candid reflections on the impact of her family’s involvement in gang life provide a raw and honest look into the challenges she faced. Brooke discusses the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety, including the tragic loss of a cousin to suicide, which paradoxically drove her deeper into substance use before becoming a catalyst for change.
She also touches on the importance of making amends, particularly with her mother, and how understanding her family's trauma helped in her healing process. The episode is filled with heartfelt anecdotes and real talk about the difficulties of breaking free from addiction and the importance of finding a supportive community. Brooke’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the possibility of transformation.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation that could inspire you or someone you know to take steps towards recovery.