Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 346: There is No Manual
RE 346: There is No Manual
RE 346: There is No Manual
Monday 4th October 2021
Join Kathryn Burgum on Recovery Elevator as she shares her 19-year journey of sobriety, focusing on faith, community, and navigating recovery's uncertainties.
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Get the buttons here!Kathryn's Journey: Embracing Uncertainty in Sobriety
There is no manual for recovery. We have tools, guidance, but no guaranteed formula for success. Learning to manage that uncertainty can be challenging, but it's normal. Be gentle with yourself and others.
How do you find your way in recovery when there's no clear guidebook? Kathryn Burgum, the First Lady of North Dakota, shares her compelling story in this episode of Recovery Elevator. With over 19 years of sobriety under her belt, Kathryn opens up about her first drink at age 8, growing up in a household where alcohol was ever-present, and battling anxiety and depression throughout high school.
Her drinking spiraled into regular blackouts and significant consequences, including a loss of self-respect and a DUI that served as a wake-up call. Kathryn tried making deals with herself to control her drinking, but those promises always fell through. Eventually, she realized the only choice was to stop drinking altogether. In this candid conversation, Kathryn discusses the importance of being gentle with yourself and others during recovery.
She emphasizes that while there isn't a one-size-fits-all manual for sobriety, there are tools and guidance available to help navigate the journey. Faith and community played crucial roles in her recovery, offering support and strength during uncertain times. Kathryn also highlights the Recovery Reinvented conference, an event dedicated to recovery advocacy. Whether you're just beginning your sobriety journey or have been on the path for years, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Tune in to hear Kathryn's story and learn how to manage the uncertainties of recovery while building a supportive community.