In this episode of the Awake in Sober podcast, Jeremy and his mother discuss their experiences with recovery and their faith in Christ. They also talk about the importance of finding a supportive community and the power of surrendering to God. The conversation touches on topics such as addiction, codependency, fear, and unconditional love. Through their stories, they highlight the transformative power of recovery and the importance of trusting in a higher power. In this conversation, Val shares her experience as a family member of individuals struggling with addiction and how Al-Anon has helped her in her own recovery journey. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, not taking things personally, and focusing on her own well-being. Val emphasizes the role of faith and spirituality in her recovery and the importance of sharing her experience, strength, and hope with others. The conversation highlights the impact of addiction on families and the need for family members to work on their own individual programs.

A mainstay of our recovery stories is being completely honest with our support teams but, most importantly, honest with ourselves. How do we do that?

The answer is simple: we journal about our experiences, ideas, and goals. If you are anything like us, that means you journal A LOT and take a bunch of notes, so don't you deserve a great writing instrument?

We think you do, and so does the sponsor of the Awake and Sober Podcast Tactile Turn. If you have yet to use a Tactile Turn pen, let's be honest: are you even writing?!?

Chapters

• "That's what crushed me. Million little miracles, the name of the song."
• "He's been sober since that day. So that's how I got there."
• "I think the two of them happened at the perfect time. I think God knew what he was doing."
• "I really thought of it like that."
• "I'm Val. Everybody was like, what's happening?"
• "Helping them is you love them where they are and not where I want them to be."

In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of mindset and resilience in overcoming challenges. They emphasize the power of positive thinking and the impact it has on one's ability to navigate tough times. They also touch on the role of relationships and support systems in the journey to resilience and recovery. The conversation explores the themes of adapting and resilience in recovery. The speakers discuss the importance of being willing to adapt and listen to suggestions from others. They share personal experiences of adapting to recovery and proving others wrong. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of community and relationships in the recovery journey. The speakers highlight the value of being surrounded by like-minded individuals who can provide support and encouragement. They discuss the role of spirituality and faith in building resilience. The conversation concludes with examples of difficult situations where resilience was tested and how the speakers navigated them.

A mainstay of our recovery stories is being completely honest with our support teams but, most importantly, honest with ourselves. How do we do that?

The answer is simple: we journal about our experiences, ideas, and goals. If you are anything like us, that means you journal A LOT and take a bunch of notes, so don't you deserve a great writing instrument?

We think you do, and so does the sponsor of the Awake and Sober Podcast Tactile Turn. If you have yet to use a Tactile Turn pen, let's be honest: are you even writing?!?

Sound Bites

"If I don't think positive, positive things just aren't gonna happen." "Pouring positivity in creates more resiliency." "In order to adapt, you gotta be around the right things to adapt with." "Adapting starts right away...if you're willing to listen and take suggestions." "How important are relationships and support systems? I don't think I would be here today if it wasn't." "If I'm showing you the way to go, I'm reminding myself what I need to be doing."

Victoria shares her journey of growing up in a chaotic family, experiencing abuse and trauma, and turning to alcohol and drugs as a way to cope. She talks about her struggle with self-esteem and finding her identity through substance abuse. Eventually, she moves to Philadelphia with a guy she meets and continues her destructive behavior. She then shares her experience of going to Hawaii and receiving a devastating phone call from her boyfriend, which leads to her being stuck in Hawaii and having to navigate the challenges of finding medical help. Victoria shares her journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the challenges and blessings she has experienced along the way. She discusses her early days in recovery, including finding a sponsor and working the steps. Victoria emphasizes the importance of being accountable to another person and the role of spirituality in her recovery. She also shares the greatest gift of recovery for her, which is being a sober mother to her daughter. Victoria encourages listeners to take recovery one step at a time and not rush the process.

A mainstay of our recovery stories is being completely honest with our support teams but, most importantly, honest with ourselves. How do we do that?

The answer is simple: we journal about our experiences, ideas, and goals. If you are anything like us, that means you journal A LOT and take a bunch of notes, so don't you deserve a great writing instrument?

We think you do, and so does the sponsor of the Awake and Sober Podcast Tactile Turn. If you have yet to use a Tactile Turn pen, let's be honest: are you even writing?!?

Sound Bites

• "I never felt like I was heard. I never felt seen. I never felt, you know, wanted. I had no self-esteem whatsoever, but if I drank, then I was myself."
• "I got your best friend pregnant and you have chlamydia."
• "Did your best friend give him chlamydia and knock her up?"
• "To be a sober mom. That's easy."
• "All it took was a mustard seed, a mustard seed to say, 'Okay, God, I'm going to give you this, just this and just baby steps the whole way.'"
• "God's greatest gift, the gift of life. He gave you a gift of a new life and He gave you a gift of life."