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A picture only God could paint – Tom's story
A picture only God could paint – Tom's story
A picture only God could paint – Tom's story
Sunday 4th June 2023
Explore Tom's inspiring journey from addiction to redemption through faith and community on Real Recovery.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Transformative
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Episode Overview
- Interventions can be a pivotal turning point in recovery.
- A structured approach, including sponsorship and meetings, is crucial.
- Faith plays a significant role in sustaining long-term sobriety.
- Creating supportive environments like sober homes can aid recovery.
- Personal struggles can inspire broader community support efforts.
"The great miracle isn't that we're sober; it's that we're happy about it."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Tom's story on Real Recovery is a testament to the power of faith and community. Growing up in a large Irish Catholic family, Tom was no stranger to discipline and religion, yet found himself ensnared by the allure of alcohol during his college years. Despite early success in hockey and business, Tom's addiction led him to a pivotal intervention, marking the start of his journey towards sobriety.
Tom shares how the path to recovery was not straightforward. After a 20-year stretch of sobriety, a knee surgery and subsequent pain medication use opened the door for relapse. His family's intervention, however, set him back on course. This time, with a deeper commitment to his faith and community support, including guidance from sponsor George Fraser, Tom embraced the structured steps of recovery. Tom's story doesn't just end with personal recovery; it extends to creating spaces for others.
Inspired by his daughter's struggles with addiction, he co-founded The Lion House, a sober living home that has become a beacon for women seeking recovery. Tom's journey underscores the importance of community and purpose in recovery, showing that sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances but finding joy and fulfilment in new ways. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction and the transformative power of faith.
It's a reminder that even when the path seems daunting, change is possible with the right support and determination. Are you ready to explore what it takes to rebuild a life from the ground up?