Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away NOW (The Daily Trudge)

Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away NOW (The Daily Trudge)

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This Daily Trudge instalment of RAW Recovery follows host Dion as he talks honestly – and with plenty of humour – about why recovery only really sticks when you give it away to someone else.

Drawing from Alcoholics Anonymous principles, he keeps coming back to one core idea: "The only thing that you can keep in recovery is the thing that you're willing to give away." For Dion, that means sharing hope, experience, strength and practical support, whether it's sponsoring, making coffee, giving a lift, or simply listening without judgement. You’ll hear him reflect on building real partnerships after years of broken relationships, from his marriage to new connections at a spiritually minded workplace.

He talks about sacrificing the need to be the centre of attention so he can just be "another alcoholic" in his grassroots meeting – something he says he’s more proud of than anything he’s done in recent years. Relationship themes run through the chat: why early-sobriety romance usually ends badly, why "I came for my drinking, but I stayed for my thinking" rings true, and how tools like the five love languages can improve bonds with partners, family, and sponsees.

Dion also challenges common excuses for not helping others – being too busy, not knowing enough, or assuming "someone else will handle it" – and asks where trust in a higher power fits into that. The tone is raw, funny, and straight-talking, with side notes about cats, fish in the microwave, and payday temptations, all wrapped around a serious message about service, gratitude, and responsibility to the alcoholic who still suffers.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re giving enough away in your recovery, this one might nudge you to pick up the phone or pour that cup of coffee for someone else today.