The information given at 12-step meetings may vary from person to person, but you can almost always count on them mentioning the date that they decided to embark on their journey to sobriety. This “clean date” is an important marker of recovery, and in today’s episode of Hope Pieced Together, Beau shares his with us and speaks candidly about how he overcame addiction to find hope. We discuss the importance of finding your anchor, the strength and humility it takes to reach out for help, and the value of surrounding yourself with people who love you and support you in your recovery. This episode serves as a compelling reminder that behind every story of substance abuse is a person with real stories of struggle and triumph. We’re so grateful that Beau shared his story with us today, and we hope you'll join us to learn more about the seasons of change that can lead you to a brighter tomorrow, the power of trauma-informed recovery, and more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A little about Beau and when he started a life of recovery.
• The story behind the “hurt” that inspired him to make a change in his life.
• How unresolved trauma led Beau to self-medicate from an early age.
• What he has learned about addiction on his journey to recovery.
• The strength it takes to reach out for help (and the relief that follows).
• Ways that Beau has benefitted from a trauma-informed recovery program.
• Words of encouragement for those in the grips of addiction: recovery is possible!
• How Beau’s kids keep him anchored; even on the most difficult days.
• Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with people who support you in your recovery.
• A reminder that addiction is a side-effect of something deeper.
• How therapy can help addicts and their loved ones navigate change.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Last Resort Recovery Center

The Last Resort Recovery on Instagram

Mosaics of Mercy

Marisa Hughes