Recovery Talks by Kennedy Street

Recovery Talks: Alateen S01E32

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:27:42 GMT

On this weeks #RecoveryTalks we have two members of #Alanon who volunteer as sponsors in #Alateen meetings.

Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.

Alateen facilitate meetings for 12-17 year olds. They meet to share their experiences of having, or having had, a problem drinker in their lives. They help and support each other.

By attending meetings, young people gain an understanding of the illness and feel the benefits of realising they are not alone. They learn that they did not cause this problem and that they are not responsible for their relative’s or friend’s drinking or behaviour.

By sharing their experiences, they find solutions to their problems and hope for the future.

They learn that they did not cause this problem and that they are not responsible for their relative’s or friend’s drinking or behaviour.

By sharing their experiences, they find solutions to their problems and hope for the future.

For information about Alateen meetings in the UK, phone:

020 7593 2070

or email the General Service Office at:

enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk

Instagram and Twitter: @AlAnonUKandEire

Facebook:

@AlAnonFamilyGroupUK

General information about Al-Anon UK can be found on the Al-Anon UK website:

https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen/

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Recovery Talks: DDAUK S01E31

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:50:13 GMT

#DDAUK is a peer led support group, based in London, that focuses on abstinence based recovery and mental health maintenance. They also welcome family members or friends affected by addiction of loved ones. DDAUK are currently running zoom meetings for their users and this has meant people further from London have joined the group.

When not in lockdown, DDAUK run face to face meetings, creative groups such as art or meditation, bi annual retreats into the country, and other social events like a Christmas dinner.

DDAUK are passionate about giving advice about mental health as well as recovery and look to expand similarly to America.

For more information: www.DDAUK.org

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Recovery Talks: Cafe Sobar S01 E30

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:32:43 GMT

The manager of cafe sobar, Jason Loftus, has been running this CiC for seven years, and along with the cafe runs several creative projects within it. Cafe sobar is under the umbrella of #DoubleImpactNottingham previously on #RecoveryTalks

#CafeSobar has poetry groups, music groups, and other creative meetings. Before lockdown #CafeSobar was doing music shows and poetry readings where performers were almost all in #Recovery. The cafe was used very much as a community hub for people to go for help with their recovery.

Jason is passionate about getting through the layer of addiction to the creativity within each person, that has maybe been put aside for their #Addiction. He wants to create a safe space for creativity for those in recovery and wants them pursue these dreams and facilitates this, with poetry and music and other creative arts.

Service user Grzegorz (happy to be called Greg). He stated his life was saved by cafe sober and has been abstinent for three years after his most recent relapse, but is open about his recovery journey. He is encouraged to engage in his passions which is working well for him.

Jason’s number - 07718 425557

https://www.doubleimpact.org.uk/cafe-...

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4ctAk...

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Recovery Talks: We Are Not Saints S01E29

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:49:37 GMT

Introducing Chris De Bank from #WeAreNotSaints was established in 2018. It is a platform for musicians in recovery from addiction, to re-discover their creativity and find their way to be active in the music world, without having to face the dangers presented to them in the conventional music scene.

They help their artists to develop, record, release and perform their music live, all in a safe supported way that puts their recovery at the heart of everything they do.

They also host brilliant live events, that bring together music lovers and the recovery and sober communities, sharing their love and enjoyment of the music made by their artists.

TWITTER: @NotSaintsUK

FACEBOOK: @NotSaintsUK

Website: www.wearenotsaints.co.uk

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Recovery Talks: Soberistas S01 E28

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:52:58 GMT

This week we will be joined by Lucy Rocca from Soberistas – a worldwide non-judgemental community of friendly people helping each other kick the booze and stay sober!

Lucy quit drinking in 2011 after a complicated history with alcohol left her in hospital with no recollection of how she got there. Eighteen months later, Lucy launched the social network website Soberistas which soon became home to thousands of people all looking to address their own problematic relationships with alcohol. Since 2013, Lucy has written and had published five books on stopping drinking, and now works as the editor and director at Soberistas, and a certified NLP life coach helping people learn to live happier and healthier lives.

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Recovery Talks: Win Parry S1E27

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:17:11 GMT

With Todays #RecoveryTalks we will focus on denial of addiction, with our guest speaker Win Parry.

Contact number:

07990 673 950

Win spent 25-years as Director of Addiction Treatments at Priory Hospital Group before establishing herself as one of the leading independent practitioners in 2001. Win's experience and knowledge covers all areas of Drug, Alcohol, Sex and Gambling addiction, Eating disorders, Compulsive spending, as well as Relationship, Depression, Trauma and Abuse Counselling.

Win can help you find ways to better understand yourself and how your behaviors past or present can affect not just your own personal quality of life and self-respect but those close to you as well.

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Recovery Talks: The Comeback S01E26

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 04:20:52 GMT

'The Comeback' is funded by local authority and Public Health England, it is an abstinence based recovery drop-in and professional art studio. It was set up and is run by people in recovery, who are supported by a team of community volunteers and creative professionals.

Today we are blessed to have 3 guests from #TheComeback who are part of The North East Lincolnshire #Recovery Community.

We will be speaking to Sam Delaney, who is the founder and director of #CreativeStartArtsInHealthCIC which was commissioned in 2019 to set up a recovery community in #NorthEastLincolnshire.

Sam has been abstinent and provided support for people in recovery for many years.

He uses art, specifically painting as a tool to aid his own recovery. He has worked on many large scale community art initiatives, designed to create purpose, opportunity and build the self esteem of people in recovery and their affected others.

Jono Heskin is part of 'The Comeback' management team. He has been involved in The Comeback and Creative Start for a number of years and is now in a key position within the service. Jono is committed to helping others in recovery from #Addiction.

Ian Gower has been involved with 'The Comeback' since it opened in 2019. He has been working on his recovery for almost 3 years. He has a number of relapses in that time, one was a couple of months ago after a year sober. Ian remains committed to recovery.

Links our #KennedyStCiO guest’s website and social media:

www.creativestartcic.org

www.facebook.com/CREATivEstART.Arts

www.facebook.com/TheGrimsbyComeback

Twitter - @CREATivE_stART1

Twitter - @TheGrimsbyComeback

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Recovery Talks: Gamcare S1E25

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:55:59 GMT

Joining us today on our #RecoveryTalks is Annette Denby and Matt Burgiss from #Gamcare. Annette will be talking about Gambling related harms and lived experience in particularly in Women and Young females. Matt will be speaking about his work with the youth programme, gambling, gaming for young people and his own lived experience.

Gamcare - www.gamcare.org.uk

National gambling Helpline - FREEPHONE: 0808 8020 133

Seeking Women’s Voices: Gamcare are conducting a short survey to gather the views of women who are or have been engaged in support and treatment services, and who either gamble, used to gamble, or have been affected by someone else’s gambling. You can access the survey via: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GCWomen20

For more information contact:

Annette.denby@gamcare.org.uk

www.BigDeal.org.uk

Young people’s treatment service:

YoungPeopleService@gamcare.org.uk

matthew.burgiss@gamcare.org.uk

Breakeven:

www.breakeven.org.uk

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Recovery Talks: Kerry Higham S1E24

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:17:21 GMT

Todays #RecoveryTalks will be with the fabulous Kerrie Higham from #TheWellCommunities in Lancashire. The Well Communities gives support to people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through therapy, counselling, peer mentoring, employment training and social activities. At the heart of the recovery community in North Lancashire and Cumbria.

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Recovery Talks: Cocaine Anonymous S1E23

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:53:33 GMT

Joining us today on our #RecoveryTalks chat is Jay, a very grateful member of #CaScotland

He joined #CocaineAnonymous at the age of 21 years old and is honoured to say he is free from the shackles of mind and mood altering substances and has 13 months sobriety through continued work of the 12 step programme.

Jay, says:

"I am a recovering drug addict. After a traumatic experience in my life, I turned to 7 years of addiction. Although for the first 4-5 years of drug use I wasn't aware of my problem, it became apparent in my final years of drug use, as I was being totally dictated to by cocaine, which took me to some very dark places, as well as my life becoming very unmanageable. After making the decision to end it all as I couldn't go on living this way anymore, divine intervention as I see it today stopped me from taking my own life that night, and it prompted me to go and seek some help for my issue with cocaine, which led me to the doors of Cocaine Anonymous #Scotland. Since that day I have not looked back and I am so so grateful to be able to share my story on this platform and to hopefully let others know that they are not alone in this. After years of thinking I was the only person who was going through this, after speaking out about my issues (my saving grace) , it turned out there was a beautiful fellowship consisting of thousands of people who had gone through the same pain and unmanageable lifestyles, although we have many different stories we all come together under one roof to share the same solution. Ca is proven to have worked for many people!

#CaScotland #CaUk #RecoveryIsPossible #KSCiO #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryTalks

For more information on how #Ca can help you, go to:

https://www.cascotland.org.uk/

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Recovery Talks: Stuart Green S1E22

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:27:12 GMT

Joining us today on our #RecoveryTalks chat is Stuart Green who is in Long term recovery.

Stuart also works for #Aspire #Drug and #Alcohol services in #Doncaster

http://www.aspire.community/our-servi...

He is also part of the national LERO group – Lived experience recovery organisations.

Stuart is mindful about how we carry the message to Whitehall about recovery.

His passion is in strength and asset based work and the power people hold to recover.

He has spoke internationally on the recovery cities work and at United nations on Recovery and wellbeing, he co-founded the recovery games and he runs a national recovery college.

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Recovery Talks: Double Impact Services S1E21

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:21 GMT

Join our #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks chat with Graham, he is the Chief Exec of #DoubleImpact Services, in an East Midlands Drug and Alcohol Recovery Charity. Their mission is to promote #Recovery from #Addictions. The overall aim is to support people to build networks that strengthen recovery and create wellbeing.

Double Impact rebuilds lives shattered by addiction. They believe that with the right support at the right time, people can and do recover fully.

Their services include:

- Personal development programmes to strengthen recovery

- Education, training, volunteering and employment schemes

- Mutual aid groups and networks

- Safe spaces which foster mutual respect, peer support & a sense of community

They also have a social enterprise in #Nottingham called #CaféSobar.

Graham is in #FamilyRecovery but his interests lie across the addiction field.

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Recovery Talks: Ian Semel Breakeven S1E20

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:04:06 GMT

Ian has been involved in the gambling industry for over 40 years.

He spent 20 years as a pathological gambler and the last 20 as a treatment provider for anyone who is affected by problematic gambling with Breakeven, a charity he started on 2001

For 15 years Breakeven has been the partner of #Gamcare the UK's national centre for problematic gambling

CONTACT:

Ian Semel

Area of Recovery/ Expertise/ Business is Problem Gambling

Links to website and social media are

website:

http://www.breakeven.org.uk/?AspxAuto...

Facebook is @Breakeven

https://www.facebook.com/breakevengam...

Twitter is @breakevensouth

https://twitter.com/breakevensouth?s=21

Instagram is @Breakevensouth

https://instagram.com/breakevensouth?...

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Recovery Talks: Sun Lotus Recovery S1E19

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:17:21 GMT

We at #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks are delighted to introduce you to this exciting innovative recovery programme. Until recently this programme had only been available in Brighton where it has been running for a few years and proven to be extremely successful for those who are looking for a more meaningful approach to recovery.

The Sun Lotus Recovery Programme is the complete A to Z of Addiction & Recovery.

It empowers individuals suffering from an addiction disorder through a process of enlightenment and cognition, giving them insight into their condition and a profound understanding of the deep rooted, physical, mental and emotional processes underlying all addictions.

The Sun Lotus Recovery Programme , Now open to all, via Zoom meetings on:

Wednesday @6.30pm and

Fridays @7pm and the links can be found here:

Facebook page:

https://m.facebook.com/sunlotusrecovery/

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Recovery Talks: Smart Recovery S01E18

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:35:47 GMT

Join us on our #RecoveryTalks podcast with myself, Clare Kennedy CEO of #KennedyStCiO and our #Patron and co founder #KevinKennedy

Chatting with Dr Charlie Orton from #SmartRecovery

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Recovery Talks: UKAT S01E17

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:49:40 GMT

Do you have addiction problems? Have you heard of UKAT? What have you heard about private rehabs? Do you want to know how private rehabs work? Which rehab might be good for you? Todays #RecoveryTalks is with Nuno from #UKAT talking about how important treatment is for those with addiction issues.

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Recovery Talks: Cross Addiction S01E16

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:55:09 GMT

In this episode of #RecoveryTalks we are joined by Neil Kerr who bravely opens up about his struggle with the devastation of cross addiction. Cross addiction is where sufferers find themselves battling multiple addictions at the same time. This unfortunately is more common than you might think, as addiction doesn't discriminate. Neil shares his tumultuous experience and his story of realisation, understanding and recovery. #KennedyStreetCiO #RecoveryTalks #CrossAddiction

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Recovery Talks: Gamblers Anonymous S01E15

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:37:29 GMT

In this episode of #RecoveryTalks, Clare and Kevin Kennedy are joined by Dan from the Gamblers Anonymous fellowship. While it becomes a habit to talk about addiction from the perspective of substances, we are definitely aware of the many types of addiction that can be equally as devastating to the lives of many who suffer. And, it's definitely true for gambling addiction. Dan shares his experience and his story on this very real and yet overlooked disease. #KennedyStreetCiO #RecoveryTalks #GamblersAnonymous

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Recovery Talks: Citrus Ornge S01E13

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 15:08:56 GMT

In this episode of Recovery Talks. We are joined by one of the amazing Road2Recovery headline sponsors and business connections, Citrus Ornge. We discuss Kennedy Street, our first ever successful fundraiser and Citrus Ornge.

For more information, please visit:

Citrus Ornge Media - www.citrusornge.com

www.kennedystreetcio.org

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Recovery Talks: Sober Is Fun S01E14

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:58:53 GMT

In this episode of #RecoveryTalks, Clare and Kevin Kennedy talk to Martye Davies from Sober Is Fun who shares his experience, strength and hope around recovery from addiction and recovery from Gambling addiction.

#KennedyStCio #RecoveryTalks #Recovery #SoberIsFun #Addiction

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Recovery Talks: Dr. Robert Lefever Pt. 2 S01E12

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:27:26 GMT

Clare and Kevin are joined again by one of the UK's leading addictions psychiatrists, the wonderful Dr. Robert Lefever, to talk about recovery. From British private school to serving in the army, from addiction creating his own rehab, to say that Robert has had an eventful life is respectfully an understatement. Here Robert discusses his journey into recovery, the unfortnate passing of his late wife Meg and his ideal of needing creativity, spontaneity and enthusiasm. He also explains his theory people suffering from addiction are experiencing neuron-transmission disease, an inexplicable sense of emptiness from trauma and exposure to temporary escape. Dr Lefever insight is one of the most fascinating talks to be facilitated. For more from Dr. Lefever please visit www.drrobertlefever.co.uk #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery For more information or to donate, please visit: www.kennedysteetcio.org

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Recovery Talks: Cocaine Anonymous S01E11

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:56:15 GMT

On this episode of recovery talks, Clare and Kevin are joined by two recovering addicts from Cocaine Anonymous, Joe and Edward. Both men bravely share their immense struggles of their experience with substance mis-use and addiction. From initiation, to their professional life, to the effects on family, they lay their stories bare. Their journeys are not only insightful but inspiring as they show that recovery and a new way of life is possible.

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Recovery Talks: Dr. Robert Lefever S01E10

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:43:38 GMT

On today's #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks we have one of the UK's leading addictions psychiatrist Dr. Robert Lefever here to talk about recovery. From British private school to serving in the army, from addiction creating his own rehab, to say that Robert has had an eventful life is respectfully an understatement. Here Robert discusses his journey into recovery, the unfortnate passing of his late wife Meg and his ideal of needing creativity, spontaneity and enthusiasm. He also explains his theory people suffering from addiction are experiencing neuron-transmission disease, an inexplicable sense of emptiness from trauma and exposure to temporary escape. Dr Lefever insight is one of the most fascinating talks to be facilitated. For more from Dr. Lefever please visit www.drrobertlefever.co.uk #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Family Recovery S01E09

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:20:23 GMT

In this episode of #recoverytalks, we delve into the area of family recovery. Clare, Kevin and Julie from Al-Anon discuss the tremendous affects on family in the battle of addiction and recovery, espically considering the current pandemic. And, how families are impacted by the illness. With several years of experience and sobriety under their belt collectively, they uncover their thoughts, ideas and solutions to dealing with loved ones who have been greatly affected by addiction. Hopefully, our listeners can see that there is hope for all of us. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Kenny Brady the Mental Health Nurse S01E08

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:33:24 GMT

In this episode of #recoverytalks, Clare and Kevin are joined by the lovely Kenny Brady. Kenny bravely shares his struggle with addiction and his journey into recovery. He also shares his outlook on his behaviors and psychological patterns from a mental health perspective. They discuss the tremendous effects of the current pandemic on mental health and it's close relationship to addiction. Kenny talks openly about the unfortunate stigma of addict and those in recovery, breaking down the idea of being ashamed. He shares many lessons he has learned so far on his inspiring journey, further showing you that recovery is not only possible but powerful. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Al-Anon S01E07

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:26:53 GMT

Clare and Kevin are joined by Steve from Al-Anon. Al-Anon is a support group for family, friends and loved ones of alcoholics. Steve shares how he came into the community. He gives an insight in what to expect from the service. But also how it helped him to comes to terms with what was happening, dealing with denial and dealing with the fear surrounding those suffering with addiction. His experience of connecting with like minded people and his realisation of knowing he's not alone is a testament to the far reaching impacts of addiction and recovery. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Chris Stewart S01E06

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:25:16 GMT

Clare talks to Chris Stewart from Mental Health First Aid, whos mission is to go into various corperate environments and give those in need the tools in order to help to look after their mental health. Chris himself has been in recovery for many years and kindly shares his experience as well as his outlook on the health wellbeing aspect to recovery. While gracefully explaining the relationship between mental health and substance mis-use, he delves into the concept behing Mental Health First Aid. "You can't have good health if you haven't got good mental health. You can be physically fit and depressed. And, if you're depressed and physically fit, you're not well." #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Kerrie Higham S01E05

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:23:17 GMT

Clare talks to Kerrie Ingram, one of the directors of The Well Communities. The Well Communities is an incredible organisation that gives support to people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. She talks about how The Well was established and it's roots in wanting to lend support for those battling recovery behind bars and after they've served their sentence. She explains the vision of The Well and how it has been built up over the last 8 years to become a Godsend in the recovery community and a beacon for thousands. Clare and Kerrie both further discuss the importance of accessibility to support and visiblity in recovery. And, showing as many people as possible that recovery exists. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Sam Bailey S01E04

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:21:58 GMT

Sam bravely discusses her perspective as a sober life line to her family battling addiction throughout her life. She shares the tragic path of her father's alcoholism that unfortunately led to his ultimate demise and the further struggles that faced her brothers. Her and Clare also decide to open up on the reality of addressing addiction and alcohol with their children as parents from their own unique experiences. Both ladies show that whatever your background experience in the world of recovery, that it is still achievable.

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Recovery Talks: Denise Welch S01E03

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:21:23 GMT

In this episode of #recoverytalks, Clare and Kevin are joined by the incredible Denise Welch. Denise gets personally talking about how her and her family have been adjusting to the current pandemic. She talks about her history with depression and anxiety. And, she talks candidly about her headspace during these times with 8 years of sobriety under her belt. Having suffered from the troubles of drugs and alcohol, she discusses her journey into sobriety and her wonderful relationship with Lincoln. Denise's story is one of inspiration and triumpth told in the most entertaining way possible but the lady herself. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Brothers in Recovery S01E02

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:21:24 GMT

In this episode of #recoverytalks, we delve even further into the area of family recovery. Clare & Kevin are joined with two special guests, brothers Paul and Chris. From the height of the 80's rave scene to marriage and kids and even grief. The brother bravely tell their story of substance misuse and the tumultuous journey into recovery. They further discuss the tremendous affects on family in the battle of addiction and recovery. And, how families are impacted by the illness. With their extraordinary experiences they uncover their thoughts, ideas and solutions to dealing with loved ones who have been greatly affected by addiction. Hopefully, our listeners can see that there is hope for all of us. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery

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Recovery Talks: Fathers in Recovery S01E01

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:12:12 GMT

In this episode of #recoverytalks, we delve into the area of family recovery. Clare, Kevin, Stewart and Kenny discuss the tremendous effects on family in the battle of addiction, especially as fathers. And, how families are impacted by the illness. With several years of experience and sobriety under their belt collectively, they uncover their thoughts, ideas and solutions to dealing with loved ones who have been greatly affected by addiction. Hopefully, our listeners can see that there is hope for all of us. #KennedyStCiO #RecoveryTalks #FamilyRecovery #FathersinRecovery

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