Robert McClellan
Robert McClellan
Real Sobriety Ep. 10
Real Sobriety Ep. 10
Real Sobriety Ep. 10
Sunday 31st January 2016
Robert McClellan shares insights on coming out about addiction recovery, tackling anonymity, social challenges, and breaking stigma in this Real Sobriety episode.
5 minutes
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Robert McClellan
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Silence: Robert McClellan on Embracing Sobriety Out Loud
When we hide in the shadows and tiptoe around the subject of our recovery, we empower those people who want to stigmatize and marginalize us. So please come out. Come out strong.
How do you navigate the tricky waters of addiction recovery while being open about your journey? In this episode of the Real Sobriety Podcast, Robert McClellan dives into the powerful act of coming out about addiction recovery. He kicks things off by clearing up common misconceptions about anonymity in recovery. For Robert, it's not about hiding in the shadows but respecting others' privacy while being honest about your own journey.
He recounts his early recovery days, when social situations involving alcohol or drugs felt like walking through a minefield. But with time and effort, he found comfort in sober environments and surrounded himself with supportive people and activities that brought joy and fulfillment. Robert also opens up about the backlash he faced from family and colleagues when he shared his sobriety journey, including rejection and reduced responsibilities at work.
Despite these challenges, he emphasizes that each person's path is unique and encourages listeners to be open about their recovery when they feel ready. By sharing his story, Robert aims to break down the stigma surrounding addiction and inspire others to embrace their sobriety openly. This episode is a heartfelt call to join the recovery revolution and foster positive connections on the path to a healthier life.