Kristen
Kristen
I had to earn all of my feelings and emotions... because I didn't know what they were.
I had to earn all of my feelings and emotions... because I didn't know what they were.
I had to earn all of my feelings and emotions... because I didn't know what they were.
Thursday 7th September 2023
Tune in as Don recounts his 20-year journey from alcoholism to sobriety, emphasizing emotional growth and the power of support networks.
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32 minutes
Hopeful
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About this podcast
Author:
Kristen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!From Weekend Warrior to 20 Years Sober: Don's Journey
Episode Overview
- Don shares his candid journey from his first drink at 12 to 20 years of sobriety, emphasizing the transformative power of recovery and growth.
- He reflects on the emotional void left by alcohol and the profound impact of meetings and sponsorships.
- Don highlights the importance of being open, listening, and staying teachable in the journey of recovery.
- His insights offer hope and encouragement to those struggling with addiction, emphasizing the transformation possible through sobriety.
- Join host Kristen in this inspiring and authentic conversation with Don, offering valuable insights into addiction, recovery, and emotional growth.
I had to earn all those feelings and emotions because I didn't know what they were.
Imagine taking your first drink at just 12 years old, getting completely wrecked, and then waking up the next day feeling awful but already craving the next round. That was Don's reality, and it set him on a path of weekend binges that eventually spiraled out of control. Fast forward to a moment of stark self-realization just after his 40th birthday, and Don knew something had to change.
In this episode of 'Remember Your Why', host Kristen sits down with Don to unpack his incredible 20-year journey of sobriety. Don talks about the emotional void that alcohol filled and how facing his feelings head-on became a critical part of his recovery. He opens up about the pivotal role of support groups, sponsorships, and the importance of staying open and teachable.
This candid conversation sheds light on the transformative power of sobriety and offers hope to anyone grappling with addiction.