Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 8. Learning to acknowledge the part you play with Gabs Ireland
Ep 8. Learning to acknowledge the part you play with Gabs Ireland
Ep 8. Learning to acknowledge the part you play with Gabs Ireland
Sunday 25th September 2022
Join Ash Butterss as she talks with Gabs Ireland about his sobriety journey, the impact of addiction on relationships, and the importance of community support.
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Gabs Ireland on Sobriety: Owning Your Role in Recovery
The biggest memory I have of getting drunk was at The Portsea Surf Life Saving Club when I was, or in the sand dunes.
Ever wondered what it truly means to take responsibility for your own recovery? This episode of 'Behind the Smile' with Ash Butterss dives deep into that very question. Ash sits down with Gabs Ireland, a 39-year-old who began his sobriety journey on October 19, 2019. Gabs opens up about the dark times that led him to seek help and why he believes he was 'born an alcoholic'.
He shares the valuable lessons he's learned about himself since becoming sober and reveals his three non-negotiables for maintaining a life of freedom in recovery. Gabs doesn't shy away from discussing the impact of addiction on his relationships and the ongoing battle with fear and resentment. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, both with oneself and with others, and the crucial role that community support plays in the recovery process.
As Ash and Gabs exchange their personal stories, you'll find yourself inspired by their candidness and motivated to take control of your own recovery journey. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a heartfelt exchange that offers real tools and insights for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Gabs' story and discover the power of owning your role in your own recovery.