David Clemen
David Clemen
Mini Nugget- to the Newcomer
Mini Nugget- to the Newcomer
Mini Nugget- to the Newcomer
Thursday 21st April 2022
David Clemen's mini nugget for newcomers in recovery highlights the importance of connection, meetings, and asking for help on 'Recovery Nuggets'.
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18 minutes
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Author:
David Clemen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!A Warm Welcome to Newcomers: David Clemen's Mini Nugget on Recovery
If you're new, if you're coming back from a relapse, just keep talking about it, keep sharing that you need help, keep asking for help, keep showing up for yourself and the help is available.
Starting the journey to sobriety can feel like standing at the foot of a mountain. In this episode of the 'Recovery Nuggets' podcast, host David Clemen offers heartfelt advice specifically for newcomers or anyone grappling with early recovery. His message is simple yet powerful: Keep showing up for yourself, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. David knows firsthand how tough those initial steps can be, especially if you’re feeling isolated or weighed down by guilt and shame.
He shares his own struggles, recalling times when he felt completely alone before discovering the support of recovery groups and the transformative power of service work. David stresses the importance of staying connected, regularly attending meetings, and maintaining accountability. He believes that talking about your struggles and reaching out for help are crucial steps in the recovery process.
His candid discussion covers various aspects of addiction recovery, from the benefits of service work to the vital role of community support in maintaining mental health. Through his own experiences, including overcoming challenges like divorce while staying clean, David underscores the importance of keeping things simple and staying grounded. Listeners will find his authenticity and relatability refreshing, as he reminds everyone that while each recovery journey is unique, it's far from solitary.
This episode is a beacon of hope and encouragement for anyone in the throes of addiction or seeking support on their path to sobriety. Tune in to be inspired and reminded that you're not alone in this journey.