Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Coping With Loss | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 80
Coping With Loss | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 80
Coping With Loss | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 80
Tuesday 14th June 2022
Phil and Sandy Valentine discuss coping with loss and finding strength in recovery on 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Grief: Phil and Sandy's Story of Loss and Recovery
The grief is in measure to the love, the love that you received from the person, the love you had for the person.
How do you navigate the stormy seas of grief while staying anchored in recovery? In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Phil and Sandy Valentine open up about their deeply personal journey through loss. Just a few months ago, Phil experienced the unimaginable – losing both his parents within 48 hours. What makes this even more surreal is that his parents had been divorced for over 40 years, yet their final moments were almost synchronized.
This episode isn't just about the pain of losing loved ones; it's about the resilience and hope that can emerge from such profound sorrow. Phil and Sandy talk candidly about how they coped with this double blow, sharing moments of awe and wonder they found amidst the heartache. They delve into how the tools of recovery became their lifeline, helping them to show up for themselves and others, even when it felt impossible.
The pandemic added another layer of complexity to their grief, but they remained steadfast and hopeful. One of the most poignant takeaways from their story is the idea that grief is proportional to love. It's okay to cry, to feel the pain deeply, because it reflects the depth of your love.
This episode is a raw, authentic exploration of how to find strength in the darkest times, and it offers a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with loss while on the path to recovery. If you've ever struggled with the dual challenges of grief and addiction recovery, this episode will resonate deeply.
It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there can be light, and that recovery is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding ways to live fully and authentically, even in the face of immense loss.