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GROW Mental Health Recovery Podcast Week 4
GROW Mental Health Recovery Podcast Week 4
GROW Mental Health Recovery Podcast Week 4
Friday 24th April 2020
Mike Watts discusses his path from substance use to mental health recovery with GROW's support. Discover hope and resilience in this episode.
35 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Mike Watts' Journey: Finding Light in Mental Health Recovery
Recovery is really an educational process of learning how to cope with your emotions and all the difficult things that life might throw at you, but also being able to enjoy it when it's going well.
Mike Watts' story is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with mental health challenges. In this episode of the GROW Mental Health Recovery podcast, Mike opens up about his transformative journey from substance use to finding stability and joy through the GROW community. His path wasn't straightforward. After deciding to quit drugs, Mike faced a new hurdle when his wife Fran experienced a psychotic breakdown, leading to her hospitalization.
Initially resistant to the idea of Fran staying in the hospital, Mike felt overwhelmed and lost. However, his unwavering belief in Fran's recovery kept him going. This belief eventually led him to GROW, an organization dedicated to mental health recovery. Through GROW's principles, Mike learned to navigate his emotions and difficult situations, finding ways to enjoy life even amidst chaos. He emphasizes that recovery is a balance of optimism and pessimism, both of which play crucial roles in healing.
GROW's unique approach—where members celebrate small victories like getting out of bed—resonated deeply with Mike. The collective wisdom from GROW's communities in America, Australia, and Ireland provided him with new perspectives and tools for self-care. Mike's story is not just about overcoming personal struggles; it's about the power of community and structured support in mental health recovery. His experience with GROW underscores the importance of self-care and the profound impact of a supportive network.
For anyone feeling isolated or seeking inspiration, Mike's journey offers a reassuring message: recovery is possible, and hope is always within reach.