Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Meghan Blanchette, Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
Resetting My Sobriety Date Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Done
Resetting My Sobriety Date Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Done
Resetting My Sobriety Date Was the Hardest Thing I’ve Done
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Discover Tj's journey of resetting sobriety dates, honesty in recovery, and building a supportive network with Meghan Blanchette.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Compassionate
Healing
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is crucial in maintaining long-term sobriety.
- Support networks play a key role in successful recovery.
- Positivity and gratitude help prevent relapse.
- Recovery involves more than just abstaining from substances.
- It's important to feel deserving of a better life.
"Do you want to do what feels good or do you want to do what feels right?"
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Tj and Meghan Blanchette take you on a heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of addiction recovery. Tj shares his story of resetting his sobriety date after a slip with prescribed medication, a decision that he describes as one of the hardest yet most honest choices he's ever made.
Despite the initial shame and fear, Tj found strength in honesty and transparency, ultimately achieving a significant milestone in his recovery journey. Meghan, a person in long-term recovery herself, provides a compassionate perspective, sharing her own experiences with addiction and recovery. Throughout the episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining sobriety in the face of temptation and the importance of honesty and support networks.
Meghan shares her journey from living in a tent community to becoming a recovery coach and speaker, emphasizing the power of positivity and gratitude in sustaining recovery. The episode also highlights the importance of having a supportive network and being open about one's struggles to inspire others on similar paths. This episode is not just about personal stories; it offers practical advice for those navigating their own recovery journey.
Listeners will hear about the significance of having a sponsor, attending meetings, and building a network of support. The hosts stress that recovery is not just about abstaining from substances but also about embracing positivity and gratitude to prevent relapse. So, how do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Tune in to this episode for a raw and authentic look at the personal battles against addiction and the transformative power of honesty and community support.