Living in Recovery

Michelle describes her experience growing up in a household where addiction and violence were present, and how this way of life continued with her future relationships. Michelle discusses the abuse she endured as a spouse of an alcoholic and the guilt she still struggles with as a mother for what her kids witnessed while growing up. Michelle shares a message to those who may be struggling with addiction, reminding them to look to family to see the impact it's having on them.

n Episode 14, Brandon shares the moment he decided he needed help, and how attending treatment was like going to a “college of recovery”. Brandon goes on to discuss the lessons he learned while there and how he left with a “degree in living a happy life”. He shares appreciation for those who helped him along the way and how the idea of “discipline equals freedom” shaped his perspective on life and leads his recovery efforts today.

Ricky shares his “wakeup call” that his drinking had become an addiction. While in treatment, Ricky learned how to cope with his emotions and deal with life’s stressors without using alcohol.
He describes the support he received from other CBP employees in recovery, and how their guidance helped him find ways to overcome his fear of what life would look like after admitting he needed help.

In this episode, Dan describes his experience as a parent of a child who struggled with addiction. He details how he learned of his son’s substance use and the subsequent steps he and his wife took to support his journey to sobriety. Dan goes on to describe how his experience as a parent of someone struggling with addiction has informed his own path forward.

Kimbra's Interview. In this episode, Kimbra shares how the impact of growing up in a household with others dealing with substance misuse and the challenges she faced from a young age led her to her own experiences with addiction. Kimbra details how she sought help during the darkest period of her life through Narcotics Anonymous and a therapist. Today, Kimbra is a subject matter expert on addiction and provides support to others seeking treatment.