Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
Six Months Sober After Fentanyl:One Day at a Time
Six Months Sober After Fentanyl:One Day at a Time
Six Months Sober After Fentanyl:One Day at a Time
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Join TJ and Angel as they discuss six months of sobriety after fentanyl addiction, sharing insights on recovery and staying present.
28 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety allows for meaningful presence in life.
- Recovery requires patience and daily commitment.
- Community support is vital in overcoming addiction.
- Having a plan can guide early stages of recovery.
- Being honest about struggles helps in healing.
Just take it one day at a time. Stay sober today.
In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, TJ and Angel share their experiences of living life in recovery after battling addiction to substances like fentanyl. TJ, who has been sober since 2016, talks with Angel about his journey of reaching six months sober. Angel's story is a testament to resilience and the power of taking life one day at a time.
He candidly discusses his struggles with addiction, starting from a young age, and how he navigated the tumultuous path of recovery. Angel opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to realise the importance of sobriety, such as the heartbreaking loss of loved ones and hitting rock bottom. The conversation between TJ and Angel is raw and honest, highlighting the everyday challenges and victories in recovery.
Angel describes how sobriety has transformed his life, allowing him to be truly present for his family and friends. He shares anecdotes about simple pleasures like feeding birds in the park and being actively engaged with his nephews, which were impossible during his addiction. Angel's journey is filled with ups and downs, from dealing with manipulative behaviours to finding hope in detox programmes.
His determination to stay sober and the support he received from CCAR and other resources played a crucial role in his recovery. Angel’s advice for those in their first 24 hours of recovery is straightforward – take it one day at a time and have a plan, however small it may be. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is a personal journey that requires patience, persistence, and support.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Angel's story will inspire you to keep moving forward, one day at a time.