Kristen
Kristen
I drink and do drugs. That's who I am. It's in my bones. It's in my soul.
I drink and do drugs. That's who I am. It's in my bones. It's in my soul.
I drink and do drugs. That's who I am. It's in my bones. It's in my soul.
Thursday 1st May 2025
Join Kristen and Jesse as they discuss addiction's impact and the beauty of recovery, offering hope and inspiration for those seeking change.
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61 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Kristen
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addiction affects loved ones deeply, often causing chaos.
- Sobriety brings a sense of peace and allows for personal growth.
- Support networks are crucial for successful recovery.
- Recovery involves embracing life with gratitude and purpose.
- Simple pleasures can be profoundly rewarding in sobriety.
"It's amazing. It feels like an absolute gift to be on the other side of it."
In this episode of Remember Your Why, Kristen invites her dear friend Jesse to share his heartfelt journey through addiction and recovery. Jesse's story is one of transformation, highlighting the chaos that addiction can wreak on loved ones and the profound sense of relief and joy that sobriety can bring. With candid honesty, Jesse recounts how his life was once a whirlwind of self-destruction, affecting not only himself but also those closest to him.
His reflections on the abusive nature of addiction to those around him are both eye-opening and humbling. Jesse's tale is peppered with moments of humour and warmth, as he describes the reckless abandon with which he once lived, only to find solace in sobriety. He speaks of the newfound peace in watching his family thrive without the shadow of his addiction looming over them.
Jesse's insights into how his sobriety has allowed him to truly live—enjoying simple pleasures like mowing the lawn or spending time with his children—are both touching and inspiring. Kristen and Jesse's conversation offers hope to those grappling with addiction, illustrating that change is possible and life can be beautiful on the other side of darkness. Jesse's story serves as a reminder that recovery is not just about abstaining from substances but embracing a life full of gratitude and purpose.
If you're seeking a tale of redemption and strength, this episode is a beacon of hope that you won't want to miss.