Reflecting on a Year of Recovery: Triumphs and Trials
Episode Overview
Recovery is a continuous journey filled with both struggles and beautiful moments. Setting boundaries is crucial for personal growth and maintaining healthy relationships. Leaning on community support can make challenges more manageable. Finding joy in simple things can enhance the recovery experience. Personal achievements and strengthened relationships are significant milestones in recovery.
Nothing has lessened. Nothing has stopped. Nothing has grown old in my recovery. It gets stronger. It gets better.
In this episode of 'Addiction and the Family', hosts Casey and Kira Arrillaga catch up with guests from previous episodes to see how 2024 has treated them in their recovery journeys. This episode is packed with heartfelt stories and valuable lessons from people who have faced the highs and lows of living sober.
Jules Santiago, Brian and Tamara, and Amanda and Marissa share their experiences, offering a blend of triumphs and challenges that will resonate deeply with anyone on a similar path. Jules talks about her strengthened relationships and newfound self-worth, while Brian and Tamara discuss the balance between personal growth and family responsibilities. Amanda and Marissa's journey from homelessness to gaining full custody of their children is nothing short of inspiring.
The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of setting boundaries, leaning on community support, and finding joy in the simple things. It's a powerful reminder that recovery is a continuous journey filled with both struggles and beautiful moments. If you're looking for real-life stories that offer hope and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen.