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In this episode of My Sober Addiction, I want to encourage you to tell your recovery story with more encouragement in it. Meaning, when you tell your story of recovery, don't just talk about your addiction, the withdrawal symptoms, the relapses and all the things you had to do to overcome addiction and come out on the other side living a sober lifestyle. Of course, all those things are extremely important but what is also important is telling how you were able to recovery those damaged relationships with loved ones. In a lot of cases, that usually happens quicker and much easier than most people think.

Last week, I did not release a podcast episode because I was on vacation with my family. I reflected on how they have accepted me back into the family unit and how I was able to rebuild trust a lot faster than I ever would’ve expected. Sure, they were completely fed up with me and my addiction and relapses, and certainly didn’t want me bringing any of the drama that comes with someone in active addiction but once I did recover once and for all, they allowed me back in. All they ever wanted from me was to see me living a happy, healthy, sober lifestyle in recovery.

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In this episode of My Sober Addiction, we are joined by guest, Joy Downey. Joy has nearly 20 years of sobriety and now helps addicts in active addiction to get into treatment. Her story is harrowing, from smuggling drugs out of Mexico to run ins with the police and the prospect of serious penitentiary time. She tells how losing it all, including your kids, is sometimes still not enough to finally get sober. Joy’s addiction took her to some very dark places but, ultimately, after losing her kids, she decided enough is enough, I want my kids back! She now has an amazing relationship with her family and has found herself babysitting her grandchildren. This is something people still suffering in active addiction think will never be possible even if they do recover and live a sober lifestyle.

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In this episode of My Sober Addiction, our good friend, Clive Wilson from the Breaking My Addictions podcast, returns for another great conversation. We cover it all, too! Things we addicts in recovery remember dealing with during our time in active addiction and things we are dealing with now that we are sober. Life doesn’t get easy just because we kicked addiction and are now living sober. We have so much we have to do to get life back on track. Facing our demons and sometimes having to do the hard things that no one wants to do, though, will cause us to grow as souls as well as instill in us a sense of accomplishment. Also, there are those still in active addiction who look to people who are in recovery and living a sober lifestyle and find inspiration. As I’ve said many time, you are the shining examples that those still struggling with addiction need to see to be inspired.

The outro song is one of Clive’s titled “United State of Awakening” that can be found on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rwZYDFtD7DINpVeB6nIDj?si=MKQQL9k0RKydTO2CvtvZmA&pi=Anxmmo07QfaA-

or by following the link below. You already know that I think that title alone is brilliant. The song is great, too, though, so I had to share it with you here. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQuD7PoVN-/?igsh=YW43c2xzejFyOG5z

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