Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
Episode 186: Episode 186: Grief and Losing Friends
Episode 186: Episode 186: Grief and Losing Friends
Episode 186: Episode 186: Grief and Losing Friends
Friday 25th August 2023
Join Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara on 'Recovery Rocks' as they discuss coping with grief in sobriety, offering practical advice and heartfelt solidarity.
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Episode Overview
- Tawny opens up about the profound loss of several friends to addiction and suicide
- The hosts shed light on mental health challenges in Waco, Texas
- Emphasis on feeling emotions, seeking help, and finding resources to cope with grief
- Encouragement to dismantle stigma around mental health and addiction
- Practical advice and solidarity for those navigating similar experiences
I think my recovery has definitely prepared me for these kinds of things. Learning how to feel my feelings, learning it's okay to ask for help, learning that it's okay to talk about these things with loved ones and with mental health professionals.
Losing friends to addiction and suicide is a heartbreak that cuts deep. In this moving episode of 'Recovery Rocks', hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara tackle the tough topic of grief in sobriety. Tawny opens up about her recent experiences with loss, particularly in her hometown of Waco, Texas, where mental health support is scarce and many are told to 'pray away' their struggles.
This raw conversation explores how sobriety brings a new level of emotional awareness, making it crucial to lean into your feelings and seek out resources for support. The hosts emphasize the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health and addiction, offering practical advice for those navigating similar challenges. With a dash of rock and roll spirit, they also share a 'Music Minute' featuring KISS and King’s X, adding a touch of their signature style to the discussion.
If you're grappling with grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers solidarity, understanding, and actionable steps to help you through.