Jessica Everhart
Jessica Everhart
What about guys as friends?
What about guys as friends?
What about guys as friends?
Thursday 29th October 2020
Jessica Everhart explores the crucial role of friendship in addiction recovery and how supportive networks can make all the difference.
4 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Author:
Jessica Everhart
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!The Power of Friendship in Addiction Recovery with Jessica Everhart
Friendship is the cornerstone of recovery and survival. It's what keeps us going, what keeps us fighting.
Ever thought about how much a good friend can impact your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Small Town Latinas', Jessica Everhart opens up about the vital role friendships play in overcoming addiction. Drawing from her own life, Jessica emphasizes that having a supportive network can make all the difference when you're trying to stay sober and navigate mental health challenges.
She shares her personal experiences and those of her guests, highlighting the unique bond that forms when friends truly understand what you're going through. Jessica and her guests discuss how finding sober friends through AA meetings, online communities, or shared hobbies can provide a lifeline during tough times. They also address the hurdles that come with making and maintaining these friendships, like dealing with shame, stigma, and fear of judgment. But as Jessica points out, the effort is worth it.
Conflicts are natural, but working through them—whether by setting boundaries or having honest conversations—can strengthen these crucial relationships. Friendship, as Jessica reminds us, is about more than just having fun. It's about acceptance, belonging, and knowing you're not alone. So if you're struggling with addiction or feeling isolated, remember: there's always hope, and sometimes all it takes is one friend to change your life.