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Overcoming Lonliness (The Daily Trudge)
Overcoming Lonliness (The Daily Trudge)
Overcoming Lonliness (The Daily Trudge)
Monday 17th November 2025
Explore how community and fellowship can combat loneliness in recovery. Join Dion for an insightful journey filled with humour and hope.
32 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Loneliness is more than just being alone; it's a feeling of disconnection.
- Community and fellowship are crucial for overcoming loneliness.
- Sharing stories and experiences can transform recovery journeys.
- Maintaining a connection with a Higher Power helps fill spiritual emptiness.
- Humour can be an important tool in the recovery process.
"The best joy that I have found in this life is watching other people recover."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of RAW Recovery dives into the emotional depths of loneliness, a challenge often felt but rarely spoken about in recovery circles. The host, Dion, explores how loneliness isn't merely about being alone but is a feeling of disconnection and spiritual emptiness that many recovering alcoholics experience. He shares personal anecdotes and humorous tales, like the story of the 'drunken horse thief,' to illustrate how loneliness can drive unhealthy behaviours.
Dion emphasises the importance of community, fellowship, and service work as key elements to combat loneliness, along with maintaining a connection with a Higher Power. The episode also touches on the transformative power of sharing stories and experiences in recovery, highlighting how being part of a supportive community can fill the void left by addiction. Listeners are treated to light-hearted moments with Dion's dad jokes, reminding us that recovery, while serious, can still be approached with humour and joy.
Through candid discussions and shared experiences, Dion paints a picture of hope and healing, encouraging listeners to embrace their journey and connect with others. Feeling lonely in recovery is a common struggle, but as Dion suggests, it can be overcome by reaching out and finding your place within a community. So, are you ready to explore how fellowship and shared experiences can transform your recovery journey?