From Despair to Hope: Denise N's Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
Denise shares her journey from alcohol addiction to recovery. The impact of alcoholism on Denise’s family and relationships. The transformative power of the 12-step program. The importance of making amends and personal growth. Coping with loss and staying committed to sobriety.
I love my life, especially step nine when I get to make amends - every year it gets better.
In this episode of The Recovery Guy Podcast, Robert Pardon, known as The Recovery Guy, hosts Denise N. at the South Davis Recovery Club. Denise shares her powerful journey from a life consumed by alcohol to a fulfilling life in recovery. She opens up about her early struggles, starting from her first drink at 13, living in an abusive home, and how alcohol became her escape.
Denise’s story is filled with raw honesty as she talks about her numerous attempts to get sober, the impact of her drinking on her family, and the turning point that led her to embrace the 12-step program. Her heartfelt recount of making amends, finding a higher power, and the joy she now finds in helping others is truly inspiring.
Denise also touches on the tragic loss of her daughter and how it tested her sobriety but ultimately strengthened her resolve to stay sober for her grandchildren. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery. Tune in to hear Denise’s moving story and find hope in the possibility of a new beginning.