Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
I Didn’t Know How to Be Sober. I Didn’t Know How to Be Me.
I Didn’t Know How to Be Sober. I Didn’t Know How to Be Me.
I Didn’t Know How to Be Sober. I Didn’t Know How to Be Me.
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Luke shares his journey from addiction to recovery, emphasising humility, service, and dedication. A must-listen for anyone seeking hope and practical advice.
26 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Humility is crucial in recovery.
- Service work helps maintain sobriety.
- Sponsorship provides essential support.
- Music and sports can aid in recovery.
- Fatherhood adds joy and responsibility.
Give it one year. If you give some type of self-help for one year and you become of service, it's going to open up doors and it's going to open up your eyes.
Luke's journey is a rollercoaster ride from the depths of addiction to the highs of recovery. In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, TJ sits down with Luke, who has been clean since October 2022. Luke opens up about his early life and the ego that led him down a dark path. His story takes a heart-wrenching turn with his mother's cancer diagnosis and her eventual passing, which pushed him deeper into addiction.
Multiple overdoses and stints in jail followed, but these weren't enough to turn things around. It was only when he decided to go into treatment that he began to see a glimmer of hope. Luke emphasises the importance of humility, service, and dedication in recovery. He talks about the critical role of sponsorship and service work in keeping him on track. Music and sports have also been vital in his recovery journey, giving him joy and a sense of normalcy.
Being a father adds another layer of responsibility and joy to his life, making his recovery all the more meaningful. Luke's story is not just about getting clean; it's about finding himself again. His advice to anyone new in recovery is simple yet powerful: give it a year. Engage in self-help groups, become of service, and watch how doors open and perspectives change.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for hope and practical advice on the road to recovery.