New England Recovery Center
New England Recovery Center
Craig Bellemare's Story
Craig Bellemare's Story
Craig Bellemare's Story
Tuesday 19th March 2024
Craig Bellemare shares his inspiring journey of recovery, highlighting the importance of community and resilience in overcoming addiction.
49 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
Engaging
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Craig Bellemare has been sober for eight months.
- He works at Perennial Recovery to give back to the community.
- Craig emphasises the importance of community and support systems in recovery.
- He shares candidly about his struggles with alcohol and drugs.
- Craig highlights the need to chase recovery with the same intensity as addiction.
I have to chase my recovery as much, if not more than I chased, like, that drink or a drug
Craig Bellemare's journey to recovery is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'Airing Addiction', hosts Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison sit down with Craig, who has been sober for eight months and is now working at Perennial Recovery. Craig's story is one of determination, hope, and giving back to the community that supported him through his darkest times. Originally from Worcester, Craig shares candidly about his struggles with alcohol and drugs, starting from his teenage years.
He describes how addiction took over his life despite having a loving family and a passion for sports. Craig's honesty about his battle with addiction is both raw and relatable. He recounts moments of hitting rock bottom, like the time he found himself on his hands and knees in a gas station bathroom. But Craig's story is also one of redemption.
He talks about the turning points that led him to seek help, the support he received from friends and family, and the importance of staying humble in his recovery journey. One of the most powerful aspects of this episode is Craig's emphasis on the importance of community and support systems in recovery. He highlights how being involved in groups and meetings has helped him stay on track.
Craig also shares the wisdom he's gained, such as the need to chase recovery with the same intensity he once chased his next drink. If you're looking for a story that embodies hope and resilience, Craig Bellemare's tale is a must-listen. His experiences remind us that recovery is possible and that new beginnings are always within reach. Are you ready to be inspired by Craig's journey?
Tune in to hear his heartfelt story and discover the strength it takes to overcome addiction.