Honesty Liller & Kelli Tuck: Navigating Recovery with Boundaries and Laughter
I truly believe, like being a woman and like all the things that I've achieved, you know, in my recovery and not really my life, I can't say life because I didn't achieve, you know, really much. But, like, it's just made me a stronger woman, because I have survived it.
Imagine facing the ups and downs of recovery with your best friend by your side. In this episode of 'Get in the Herd', McShin Foundation CEO Honesty Liller and her close friend Kelli Tuck open up about their journeys through recovery. They dive into the importance of setting boundaries, the unique challenges women face in recovery, and how positive relationships can be a lifeline.
Honesty and Kelli's candid discussion offers a blend of heartfelt moments and light-hearted humor, showing that even in tough times, laughter can be a powerful tool for healing. Honesty shares how crucial it was to have friends like Kelli who supported her through her struggles, saying, 'Having women like Kelly that were here is why I'm here today'. Kelli echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the need for a supportive community.
They also tackle the topic of boundary-setting, with Honesty explaining how putting up boundaries with unsupportive people helped her build stronger relationships. Kelli adds that setting boundaries is an ongoing process, essential for maintaining one's well-being. The episode also touches on societal expectations placed on women and how recovery has helped them let go of these pressures. Honesty notes that while she felt immense pressure to meet certain standards, recovery taught her to focus on what truly matters.
The conversation isn't all serious; Honesty and Kelli share their love for the show Schitt's Creek, highlighting how humor has helped them through difficult times. They also stress the importance of prioritizing self-care and attending meetings to stay grounded in their recovery journey. This episode is a touching reminder of the strength found in community support and the resilience of the human spirit.
Honesty and Kelli's stories inspire listeners to seek out positive relationships and embrace the power of laughter and self-care in their own recovery journeys.