Building Your Sobriety Team: Kerri's Journey
Episode Overview
Build a supportive sobriety team to aid recovery. Self-love and acceptance are crucial in sobriety. Community support is vital for overcoming addiction. Therapy can illuminate blind spots in relationships. Persistence and patience are key in recovery.
"Your life will get better. It is so incredibly worth it."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Episode 574 of Recovery Elevator brings you the inspiring story of Kerri, a 51-year-old from Maine, who took her last drink on June 7th, 2025. Host Paul Churchill, who has been sober since September 2014, guides the conversation with Kerri as she shares her journey to sobriety. Kerri's tale is one of resilience and determination, highlighting the importance of building a supportive 'sobriety team' to help navigate the challenges of recovery.
Kerri discusses the pivotal moments that led her to quit drinking, including her struggles with two DUIs and the emotional impact on her family. Her candid reflections on the role of self-love and acceptance in recovery resonate throughout the episode. Paul also touches on themes of patience and the significance of having a community, whether online or in-person, to lean on during tough times.
The episode isn't just about the struggles; it's also about the triumphs and the hope that comes with sobriety. Kerri's story underscores the power of persistence and the need for a strong support system. Whether it's through therapy, AA meetings, or podcasts like Recovery Elevator, having a team in your corner is crucial. As Kerri says, 'Your life will get better.
It is so incredibly worth it.' Her message is clear: sobriety is a journey worth taking, and you're not alone in it. So, who's on your sobriety team? It's time to start building yours today.