Kristen
Kristen
I'm not a bad person. I made some bad decisions, but I'm not a bad person.
I'm not a bad person. I made some bad decisions, but I'm not a bad person.
I'm not a bad person. I made some bad decisions, but I'm not a bad person.
Thursday 9th May 2024
Joe shares his 15-year battle with addiction, highlighting the power of community support and finding purpose in recovery.
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33 minutes
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Honest
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About this podcast
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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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Episode Overview
- Addiction can start innocently but quickly escalate.
- Seeking help is crucial for recovery.
- Community support plays a significant role in staying sober.
- Finding a personal purpose can motivate lasting change.
- Family can be a powerful source of strength in recovery.
I made some bad decisions, but I'm not a bad person
In this heartfelt episode of Remember Your Why, host Kristen welcomes Joe, who recently celebrated a year of sobriety. Joe's journey began in his teen years with casual drinking and weed at school parties, but it quickly escalated into a daily struggle with addiction. Moving from alcohol and marijuana to pills, Joe found himself in a whirlwind of substance abuse that lasted over 15 years.
Through candid conversation, Joe opens up about his experiences with addiction, the impact on his mental health, and the numerous rehabs and legal troubles he faced along the way. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to seek help, including a life-changing long-term rehab that finally set him on the path to recovery.
Joe's story is a raw and honest portrayal of the highs and lows of addiction, highlighting the importance of asking for help and the power of community support. As he reflects on his journey, Joe emphasises the significance of finding one's purpose—his being his children—and how it has motivated him to stay sober. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is possible.
Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Joe's story offers hope and inspiration. Tune in to hear more about his transformative journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.