Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Escaping the Grip of Crack
Escaping the Grip of Crack
Escaping the Grip of Crack
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Julio shares his raw journey through addiction, relapse, and recovery, highlighting the emotional toll and transformative power of rehabilitation.
37 minutes
Honest
Inspiring
Supportive
Raw
Hopeful
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Relapse is part of the journey; it's never too late to start again.
- Building a supportive network is crucial for long-term sobriety.
- Honesty with loved ones can be challenging but essential for healing.
- Rehabilitation can be a transformative experience.
- Confronting underlying mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety is key.
Keep your head up; don't let anyone tell you that you can't do anything or stay clean. Yes, you can.
Julio's journey is a raw and honest look into the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery. In this episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Julio opens up about his relapse after seven years of sobriety and the uphill battle to reclaim his life. He shares heart-wrenching stories of the emotional toll addiction took on his family, including the difficult conversation with his mother about his drug use.
You'll hear about the challenges of staying away from triggering environments and the importance of building a supportive network through meetings and community involvement. Julio also reflects on his time spent homeless and the transformative experience of rehabilitation, where he learned to confront his PTSD and anxiety head-on. His story is one of resilience and hope, showing that even in the darkest times, recovery is possible.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction, offering a candid perspective on the road to recovery and the importance of honesty, support, and self-reflection.