Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Just a Couple of Functioning Adults Over Here
Just a Couple of Functioning Adults Over Here
Just a Couple of Functioning Adults Over Here
Thursday 17th November 2022
Join Dan, Debbie, and Paul on 'Casting Light' as they discuss building meaningful relationships and living a fulfilling life in recovery.
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Guiding Light
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Building Connections in Recovery: Paul’s Journey on Casting Light
That's part of the human experience is like needing community and connection and support from outside of yourself, like no therapist can look in the mirror and like give themselves a therapy session like that's just not realistic and you can't do everything alone, but it's hard not to want to.
What does it mean to be a 'functioning' adult in recovery? In this episode of 'Casting Light', Dan and Debbie sit down with Paul, a recovering addict who got sober at a younger age than Doug, one of the hosts. Initially skeptical, Doug soon finds Paul's insights both relatable and eye-opening. The trio dives into the importance of building meaningful relationships and living a fulfilling life after addiction.
They explore how the concept of 'fun' can be tricky to navigate in early recovery and discuss the varied meanings of being 'functioning'. Paul opens up about his past, admitting that he used to make friends by going out to bars, and now finds value in community and connection beyond that scene. He shares his current life, packed with work, meetings, and pickleball, while still figuring out his future.
This candid conversation touches on the challenges of putting oneself out there as you age and the complexities of finding joy and purpose post-addiction. If you’ve ever felt the struggle of defining what 'functioning' means for you or grappled with finding genuine connections in recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the journey of recovery and the pivotal role of community support.