Nikki MacCallum
Nikki MacCallum
MILE 10
MILE 10
MILE 10
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Nikki MacCallum runs mile 10 of the Providence Marathon, recalling her father's relapse during a Thanksgiving visit. A heartfelt journey of family and recovery.
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Nikki MacCallum
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Thanksgiving Revelations and Marathon Strides: Nikki MacCallum's Mile 10
I ran a marathon as a hail Mary passed to him.
Picture this: you're running mile 10 of a marathon, each step pounding the pavement, while your mind drifts back to a Thanksgiving visit home. That's exactly where Nikki MacCallum finds herself in this episode of 'Dry Run'. As she pushes through the physical challenge of the Providence Marathon, Nikki recalls a pivotal moment from her college years. During a Thanksgiving trip, she stumbles upon beer cans hidden under bunny cages, revealing her father's relapse.
This discovery forces her to confront the tangled web of their relationship and her own battles with alcohol addiction. With voices from Patrick McCartney as Dad, Dina Laura as Mom, and Brandon James Gwinn as Parking Attendant Paul, the episode weaves together family dynamics, personal struggles, and the power of communication. It's a raw, heartfelt journey that underscores how our past and present can collide in unexpected ways.
Perfect for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one through recovery, this episode is a testament to resilience and the healing power of open dialogue.