Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
My Mother Handed Me Heroin, My Father Showed Me the Needle
My Mother Handed Me Heroin, My Father Showed Me the Needle
My Mother Handed Me Heroin, My Father Showed Me the Needle
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Explore Ty's journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of change and community support.
38 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is a challenging but rewarding journey.
- Community support is vital for lasting sobriety.
- Personal transformation is possible with willingness to change.
- Facing past traumas can aid in healing.
- Honesty and open-mindedness are crucial in recovery.
"Staying in recovery is the hardest thing I've ever done, but also the most beneficial."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast is a powerful testament to the resilience and transformation possible in recovery. Join Tj and Ty as they candidly discuss their journeys from addiction to sobriety, with Ty sharing his deeply personal story of overcoming a family history steeped in substance abuse.
From a childhood surrounded by unhealthy habits to the life-changing moment when he decided enough was enough, Ty's narrative is raw and moving. The episode explores the emotional challenges of addiction, including the impact of losing loved ones, and highlights the importance of community and support systems in recovery. Ty shares how finding camaraderie and a sense of belonging in recovery groups was pivotal for him.
His story is one of perseverance, demonstrating that change is possible even when it seems insurmountable. Listeners will appreciate the humour and honesty as Tj and Ty reflect on their pasts, the lessons learned, and the hope that recovery offers. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the process, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. What does it take to turn your life around?
Find out as you listen to Ty's inspiring journey and discover the power of change.