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Staying Comes Before Understanding (The Daily Trudge)
Staying Comes Before Understanding (The Daily Trudge)
Staying Comes Before Understanding (The Daily Trudge)
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Explore early sobriety's challenges and victories in RAW Recovery's latest episode. Discover why staying sober comes before understanding.
41 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Understanding isn't necessary for early sobriety.
- Community support is crucial for newcomers.
- Humour helps lighten the recovery journey.
- A higher power can aid in recovery.
- It's okay to be wrong; it's part of learning.
"You don't have to understand recovery to stay sober."
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This episode of the RAW Recovery Podcast, titled "Staying Comes Before Understanding (The Daily Trudge)," tackles this question head-on. The host introduces Newcomer Week by exploring the often overlooked truth that you don't need to fully understand recovery to stay sober. Early sobriety is marked by confusion and fogginess, which doesn't signify failure but rather the early stages of change.
Listeners are taken through the concept of 'Step 0,' a prelude to the well-known recovery steps, focusing on the importance of simply staying sober before clarity arrives. The host shares personal anecdotes and jokes to lighten the mood, making it clear that recovery is serious business, but a little laughter can help along the way. The episode highlights the importance of community support and the idea that no one trudges alone.
The discussion touches on various resources available for newcomers, including detox centres and meetings designed to ease the transition into sobriety. With a blend of humour and heartfelt advice, the podcast offers a comforting message: it's okay to feel lost at first; understanding will come in time. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about alcoholics being weak and emphasises that willpower alone isn't enough to combat addiction.
The host encourages newcomers to embrace being wrong as part of the learning process and stresses the importance of having a higher power in one's recovery journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone at the start of their sobriety journey or those supporting someone through it. Remember, staying comes first—understanding follows. Are you ready to take that first step?