Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
70 - DAVID PENNY FROM TWC SHARES HIS STORY OF RISING FROM THE ASHES OF ADDCITION INTO THE AWESOMENESS OF RECOVERY #stopthestigma #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #overdose #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoverywarrior #tommacdonald #together
70 - DAVID PENNY FROM TWC SHARES HIS STORY OF RISING FROM THE ASHES OF ADDCITION INTO THE AWESOMENESS OF RECOVERY #stopthestigma #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #overdose #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoverywarrior #tommacdonald #together
70 - DAVID PENNY FROM TWC SHARES HIS STORY OF RISING FROM THE ASHES OF ADDCITION INTO THE AWESOMENESS OF RECOVERY #stopthestigma #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #overdose #recoveryjourney #recoveryisworthit #recoverywarrior #tommacdonald #together
Tuesday 11th April 2023
Join Chuck LaFlange as David Penny shares his journey from addiction to recovery on 'Ashes to Awesome'. Find hope and inspiration in his story.
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Episode Overview
- David Penny shares his journey of rising from addiction to recovery after years of substance abuse
- Born in England, David's childhood instability led to early substance use, exacerbated by a move to Canada
- Losing his mother to alcoholism propelled David into a downward spiral of addiction and unstable jobs
- Finding stability and resources at Together We Can was pivotal in David's ongoing recovery journey
- David emphasizes the importance of not giving up, for individuals in active addiction and their loved ones
Please don't ever give up on yourself. And don't ever give up on your loved one. At some point, something changes and everything that you have said to your loved one, they remember. Don't ever stop telling them that you are loved.
What happens when life's turbulence leads to a path of healing and redemption? In this episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', Chuck LaFlange sits down with David Penny from the Together We Can Recovery Society. David opens up about his journey from the depths of addiction to a life of sobriety and purpose. Born to a British soldier, David's early years were marked by constant relocation and a fear of abandonment.
This instability led him to start using substances at just four years old. A move to Canada only deepened his sense of alienation, pushing him further into the grip of drugs and alcohol. The loss of his mother to alcoholism became a turning point, sending him into a downward spiral of addiction, unstable jobs, and broken relationships. Despite multiple attempts at recovery, it was the structured support from Together We Can that finally helped him find lasting sobriety.
David's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and support in overcoming addiction. From accessing medical care to earning a marketing management degree, the resources provided by Together We Can played a crucial role in his recovery. David emphasizes the significance of not giving up and reaching out for help, both for those struggling with addiction and their loved ones.
His journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone touched by addiction.