Recovering Out Loud: When You’re Ready to Share Your StoryRecovering Out Loud: When You’re Ready to Share Your Story
Through the Glass Recovery
For most people, the idea of recovering out loud fills them with anxiety and incites an instant cringe. All those stories, all that shame… why would you share it with others? But often, at some point in one’s journey, they realize that their
0:00•3 Feb 2025
Finding Courage: Sharing Your Recovery Story
Episode Overview
- Sharing your recovery story can help others find their own path to sobriety.
- Balancing professional life and openness about recovery is challenging but possible.
- Innovative approaches, like merging hobbies with recovery support, can be effective.
- Facing stigma requires courage but can lead to significant personal growth.
- Support systems are crucial in navigating the journey of sobriety.
“You find the courage to quit, and eventually on your own timeline, you find the courage to start being a voice for those who don’t have one yet”
In this episode of Through the Glass Recovery, hosts Steve and Julie welcome guests John, Corey, Christina, and Jeff to discuss the concept of 'recovering out loud'. Sharing one's recovery journey can be daunting, filled with fears about judgment and repercussions. Yet, these guests each found their own way to open up about their sobriety, whether it was to large audiences or just close friends and family.
John, a physician, talks about the balance between professional life and being open about his recovery. Christina shares her experience of reaching 216 days alcohol-free and how she navigated sharing her journey with her employer and friends. Corey introduces his innovative golf wellness company that merges the game with sobriety support, showing how passions can play a role in recovery.
Jeff reflects on his long-term recovery after 30 years of addiction and the significant impact of being public about his journey. This episode is filled with personal stories that highlight the fears, the fulfillment, and the ultimate courage it takes to recover out loud. If you've ever thought about sharing your own recovery story, this episode provides a wealth of perspectives and encouragement.
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