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Starting 12-Step Recovery: What No One Tells You About the First Meetings
Starting 12-Step Recovery: What No One Tells You About the First Meetings
Starting 12-Step Recovery: What No One Tells You About the First Meetings
Thursday 22nd January 2026
Kevin Kennedy shares his raw experience with 12-step meetings, highlighting honesty and acceptance in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Honesty with oneself is crucial for recovery.
- Initial discomfort is common in 12-step meetings.
- Fellowships provide essential support and understanding.
- Finding a sponsor can greatly aid the recovery process.
- Acceptance helps transition from denial to healing.
"Being honest is the key, mostly with yourself."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Kevin Kennedy, best known for his role as Curly Watts on Coronation Street, opens up about his first experiences in 12-step recovery meetings. He shares the raw and often uncomfortable emotions that come with stepping into a room full of strangers, all while grappling with the fear, ego, and resistance that many feel at the beginning of their recovery journey.
Kevin candidly discusses how denial and self-image played a role in his initial reluctance to listen and accept help. As Kevin recounts his journey, he highlights the transformative power of honesty and acceptance. He paints a vivid picture of sitting in a scout hut, filled with doubt and surrounded by canoes hanging from the ceiling, wondering why he was there. Yet, over time, these shared spaces became a sanctuary where he felt understood and accepted.
Kevin's story is a testament to the strength found in fellowship and the importance of being honest with oneself. The episode also touches on the practical aspects of recovery, such as the significance of finding a sponsor and the invaluable support offered by fellowships like AA and CA. Kevin emphasises that these resources are not only vital but also freely available to anyone willing to take that first step.
His journey underscores the message that while the path to sobriety may be challenging, it's also incredibly rewarding. If you've ever wondered what it takes to embark on a 12-step recovery journey, Kevin's honest and heartfelt account offers both guidance and hope. So, are you ready to embrace honesty and find your own path to recovery?