Welcome to today’s show!
WHAT WE’LL LEARN
- How Derek earliest memories were rooted in religion but his connectedness and place of belonging was found (and still is) in nature.
- While Derek was in active addiction he watched his brother, father, and mother pass away from complications due to alcoholism which threw him into a deeper state of depression.
- It wasn’t until a suicide attempt, that Derek decided to put himself through rehab.
- Derek says as he passes his one year anniversary, routine & asking for help has been two great tools for healing.
- Derek talks about the shame and “feeling like a burden” when asking for help.
- How utilizing mentors instead of sponsors is what works for his recovery.
- What his perspective is on how to “reset your recovery.”
- How he handles things that are out of his control-he gives examples from his own life.
- Derek discusses what he means by “slowing down to speed up.”
- What Derek’s heartfelt message is to people who are in active addiction or newly sober during the pandemic.
- Tips on how Derek connects with others during the pandemic.
- What’s Derek’s message to the A.I.R. community.
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