Celebrating 31 Years of Sobriety: Damon Frank’s Journey
Episode Overview
Celebrate your recovery milestones to inspire others. Build a strong support network for long-term sobriety. Maintain daily routines to keep momentum. Small tasks can significantly impact mental health. Take things one day at a time, especially in early sobriety.
You don’t understand the impact that the years will accumulate if you just keep moving forward, even if you don’t feel like it in the time
In this heartwarming episode of The Recovered Life Show, Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick celebrate Damon's remarkable 31-year sobriety milestone. Shauna takes the reins as host to interview Damon about his journey, reflecting on the ups and downs of three decades of sobriety. Damon shares candidly about the importance of celebrating recovery anniversaries, even when it feels like just another day.
He emphasises the concept of 'recovery capital' – the resources and support systems that help maintain sobriety over the long haul. Damon's anecdotes about small victories, like tending to hummingbird feeders, illustrate how seemingly trivial tasks can have significant impacts on one's mental health and recovery journey. He discusses the necessity of building a strong support network and maintaining daily routines to keep the momentum going, even when motivation is low.
Shauna and Damon also touch on the emotional rollercoaster that comes with early sobriety and the importance of taking things one day at a time. Their conversation is filled with practical advice and heartfelt moments, making it a must-listen for anyone in recovery or supporting someone who is. Damon’s wisdom, paired with Shauna’s genuine admiration, creates an engaging and supportive atmosphere.
Whether you're celebrating your first year of sobriety or your 31st, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement to keep moving forward. Tune in to hear Damon’s inspiring journey and learn how you can build your own recovery capital. Remember, it's the small steps that lead to big changes.