(Encore) Resetting Your Recovery: rituals for healthy living

(Encore) Resetting Your Recovery: rituals for healthy living

What happens when the world you know crumbles around you, and the only way out seems impossible? In this episode of 'Atheists in Recovery', Derek shares his poignant journey from a childhood steeped in religious roots to finding a sense of belonging in nature. As he opens up about his struggles with addiction, Derek recounts the heart-wrenching loss of his brother, father, and mother to alcoholism, which plunged him into deeper despair.

His story takes a pivotal turn after a suicide attempt leads him to rehab, where he begins to rebuild his life one step at a time. Derek emphasizes the importance of routine and seeking help as crucial tools in his recovery. He candidly discusses the shame and burden he felt when asking for help, and how he found solace in mentors rather than traditional sponsors.

Derek's perspective on 'resetting your recovery' involves embracing rituals that promote healthy living and handling uncontrollable situations with grace. He shares personal anecdotes about slowing down to speed up and offers heartfelt advice to those in active addiction or newly sober, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. This episode is a touching reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is hope and a path to healing.