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  • Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery

    Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery
    2024/10/29
    Lamont is a recovery coach who overcame a decades-long battle with substance use. He shares his experiences growing up in the Bronx, his introduction to marijuana in college, and his subsequent descent into crack cocaine addiction. He also recounts his struggles, including losing jobs, family turmoil, and multiple stints in rehab. Eventually, incarceration and support from CCAR helped him find his path to recovery. Lamont now dedicates his life to helping others in their recovery journeys and emphasizes the importance of support, community, and honesty. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:33 Early Life and College Years 01:15 The Start of Drug Use 02:38 Life in Addiction 10:34 Turning Point and Recovery Journey 18:58 Life After Recovery 24:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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    26 分
  • How COVID Shaped My Addiction Recovery

    How COVID Shaped My Addiction Recovery
    2024/10/22
    Jovan reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic provided unexpected opportunities for virtual support and fellowship through Zoom meetings and recovery houses. Now five years sober, Jovan discusses the serenity found in peaceful environments, the importance of making amends with loved ones, and the emotional complexities of rebuilding family relationships. His story underscores the resilience needed to maintain sobriety, the support of the recovery community, and the profound impact of open-mindedness and genuine connections. Jovan's testimony highlights his dedication to recovery, his gratitude for second chances, and his journey towards becoming a more engaged father and son. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Recovery Journey 00:24 Impact of COVID-19 on Recovery 01:23 Building Fellowship During Isolation 02:48 Challenges and Gratitude in Recovery 05:13 Reflections on Addiction and Recovery 08:24 Family and Personal Growth 10:56 The Importance of Open-Mindedness in Recovery 13:56 Generational Impact of Addiction 23:27 Family Tragedies and Addiction 23:43 A Father's Struggles and Support 24:09 The Power of Recovery 25:04 Rebuilding Relationships 25:51 The Gift of Sobriety 31:34 Acts of Kindness in Recovery 36:11 Health Challenges and Resilience 42:51 Reflections and Gratitude
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    43 分
  • TODAY Is A GREAT Day To Be In Recovery!

    TODAY Is A GREAT Day To Be In Recovery!
    2024/10/15
    Connell shares his transformative journey on the Recovery Matters podcast, revealing how he overcame alcoholism that disrupted his marriage and career. Raised in Connecticut by a resilient single mom, he found initial recovery through a Florida rehab but faced relapses before fully committing to the process. With the support of AA and the recovery community, Connell embraced a life of integrity and self-care, ultimately becoming a dedicated father, uncle, and recovery coach. He discusses the importance of patience, meeting people where they are, and maintaining honesty. Connell highlights his personal growth, his commitment to helping others, and the fulfilling life he leads today thanks to his unwavering dedication to sobriety. 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:22 Early Life and Family Struggles 01:07 Descent into Addiction 02:41 Seeking Help and First Rehab Experience 04:10 Challenges in Recovery 05:44 Relapse and Realization 06:26 Returning to Recovery 07:01 Living with Integrity 08:42 Building Positive Relationships 09:25 Helping Others in Recovery 10:41 Consistency and Availability 11:40 Financial Responsibility and Gratitude 12:31 Concluding Thoughts on Recovery
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    13 分
  • Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children

    Losing It All: Jillian’s Fight to Rebuild After Addiction Took Her Children
    2024/10/08
    Jillian, a recovery coach at CCAR, shares her inspiring journey to long-term sobriety. With a clean day since February 23rd, 2021, she describes her path from battling addiction, experiencing homelessness, and losing custody of her children to embracing recovery and finding purpose as a coach. She highlights the importance of treatment, healing past traumas, and the pivotal moment she decided to change her life. Working first at Planet Fitness and then at a private treatment center, she found her calling in helping others, particularly those in situations similar to hers. Jillian emphasizes the need for support resources, particularly for mothers, and encourages those struggling to seek help before it's too late. 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:15 Guest Introduction and Recovery Journey 00:29 Becoming a Recovery Coach 00:52 Early Recovery Challenges 04:09 Treatment and Sober Living 06:25 Struggles and Turning Points 12:07 Rebuilding Life and Relationships 26:56 Current Life and Reflections 29:58 Advice for Those Struggling
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    31 分
  • Escaping the Grip of Crack

    Escaping the Grip of Crack
    2024/10/01
    Julio discusses the challenges he faced, including a relapse after a previous seven-year sobriety streak. He candidly talks about staying away from triggering environments, the impact of his addiction on family relationships, and his transformative experiences in rehabilitation. Julio sheds light on the emotional toll of addiction, including losing loved ones and dealing with a violent upbringing. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Stories 00:32 Overcoming Relapse and Strategies for Staying Clean 01:10 Challenges and Support Systems in Recovery 02:00 Family Dynamics and Personal Struggles 02:34 Homelessness and the Path to Detox 03:55 Rehabilitation and Self-Reflection 05:25 Building Relationships and Trust in Recovery 11:06 Faith and Spiritual Growth 12:20 Early Life and Introduction to Substance Use 16:25 Realizing the Depth of Addiction 19:03 A Dangerous Encounter 20:47 Joining the Gang 22:31 First Steps to Recovery 23:56 A Life-Changing Event 24:24 Struggles with Addiction 25:50 Embracing Recovery 28:45 The Importance of Support 35:54 Words of Wisdom
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    37 分
  • From Methadone to Mentorship

    From Methadone to Mentorship
    2024/09/24
    Brian, a person in long-term recovery, shares struggles with substance use that began in his teenage years, his journey through various treatments, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek a different path. Brian discusses his experiences with methadone and Suboxone, his involvement with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), and how he now gives back as a volunteer manager supporting others in their recovery journeys. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and the importance of community and hope in recovery. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Recovery Stories 02:34 Early Life and Struggles 04:29 Descent into Addiction 06:26 Realization and Attempts at Recovery 13:37 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Recovery 17:29 Life in Recovery and Giving Back 29:58 Advice for Those Struggling
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    32 分
  • Rewriting Her Future: Betzy's Tale of Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith

    Rewriting Her Future: Betzy's Tale of Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith
    2024/09/17
    Betsy describes her journey from a turbulent childhood and early exposure to substance use to finding strength and purpose through faith and community support. Throughout her story, she details her personal struggles, the turning points that led her towards sobriety, and her work at the Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery, an organization that played a key role in her recovery. By reflecting on her past and embracing her faith, Betsy illustrates how transformative recovery can be, especially when one discovers one’s true purpose and builds a supportive network. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:38 Betsy's Recovery Journey Begins 01:52 Faith and Family in Recovery 02:42 Challenges of Young Parenthood 04:39 Generational Struggles and Personal Growth 06:26 Early Exposure to Alcohol and Toxic Relationships 15:09 College Struggles and Finding CCAR 16:24 Realizations and Changes at CCAR 20:08 Parenting and Recovery 26:43 Working with the Reentry Community 32:36 Final Reflections and Message to Young Women
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    35 分
  • Strings of Sobriety: Sam's Path to Recovery Through Music

    Strings of Sobriety: Sam's Path to Recovery Through Music
    2024/09/10
    Sam shares her inspiring journey of long-term recovery, having been clean since August 11, 2020. Sam recounts her early life in Connecticut, her struggles with addiction, and the turning point that led her to seek help during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her path through detox, rehab, and her commitment to the 12 Steps program. Sam also talks about rediscovering her passion for music, the importance of staying engaged in fun, sober activities, and her various roles in the recovery community, including her work as a peer support specialist and her creative outlets. Her story highlights the transformative power of recovery, community support, and personal growth. 00:00 Introduction and Recovery Milestones 01:32 Early Life and Struggles with Addiction 07:28 The Turning Point: Seeking Recovery 12:24 Entering Treatment and Early Sobriety 13:45 Life in a Sober House 15:32 Volunteer of the Year Award 15:44 First Job in Recovery 16:38 Music and Recovery 25:32 Fun Activities in Recovery 31:45 Identity and Recovery 35:58 Concluding Thoughts
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    37 分