Dave and Chris

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Dave & Chris

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Dopey Tuesday Patreon Teaser - RIP Shifty Shellshock, Ask Erin Khar, Hawk Tua, Porn, Parenting, Advice, Recovery

Wednesday 26th June 2024

Dave shares heartfelt tributes, amusing parenting tales, and chats with Erin Khar about addiction and recovery. Join the Dopey community for more.
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19 minutes
Humorous
Heartfelt
Informative
Supportive
Engaging

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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Author:
Dave and Chris
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Laughter and Loss: A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Tribute to Seth Binser (Shifty Shellshock) and reflections on losing fellow addicts.
  • Eulogy for Pat, highlighting the long-term effects of drug use.
  • Amusing parenting story involving Dave's daughter and a paddleboard.
  • Conversation with Erin Khar about her addiction memoir and recovery journey.
  • Encouragement to join the Dopey Patreon for exclusive content and community support.
If you are alive, just try to take care of yourself. We need you to stay alive.
In this episode of Dopey, Dave takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of addiction and recovery, all while keeping things light-hearted and humorous. The episode kicks off with a tribute to Seth Binser, aka Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of Crazy Town, who recently passed away. Dave reflects on the impact of losing fellow addicts and shares a touching eulogy for his sponsor's friend, Pat, who died sober but suffered long-term damage from drug use.
This sets the tone for a candid discussion about the realities of addiction and the importance of staying alive and healthy. Dave also chats with Erin Khar, author of the addiction memoir 'Strung Out'. Erin shares her experiences as a recovering addict and offers advice on parenting, recovery, and more. Her witty banter with Dave adds a refreshing twist to the serious topics discussed.
The episode also includes an amusing parenting story involving Dave's daughter, Nora, and a paddleboard adventure that goes hilariously wrong. The episode wraps up with Dave encouraging listeners to join the Dopey Patreon for exclusive content, including recovery Zoom meetings and additional episodes. His heartfelt plea for support is both humorous and sincere, making it clear how much he values the Dopey community.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for a mix of humour and heartfelt stories, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for a unique blend of laughter, tears, and valuable life lessons.
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