RRP Episode 54 – Finding Strength in Recovery: Steve & Terri Harris on Love, Sobriety & Community

Title: RRP Episode 54 – Finding Strength in Recovery: Steve & Terri Harris on Love, Sobriety & Community

Presenters: Julie and Peter

Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Key Points:

• Steve and Terri share their personal journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they've experienced as a couple.
• The couple discusses the importance of support systems, including family, community, and trusted recovery programs.
• Insights into seeking professional treatment, including their experiences with Serenity Lane and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
• Steve reflects on relapse, lessons learned, and rebuilding his life, while Terry speaks to the power of structured recovery and long-term sobriety.
• The importance of daily practices in recovery, including morning routines, meetings, and mentorship, and how these have strengthened their relationship.
• The couple discusses the struggles of raising children and dealing with generational addiction, and how they found ways to break the cycle for their family.
• AA, Al-Anon, and the role of peer support groups in their long-term sobriety.
• Steve’s involvement in community outreach and professional recovery work, including his role at Serenity Lane.
• Terry shares the joy of giving back, including her work in women’s recovery programs and how she helps guide others on their journey.

Links:

• Listening Link: https://mdcr1.com/54
• Blog Link: https://mdcr1.com/54b
• Serenity Lane – A private, non-profit drug rehab center in Oregon offering both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – A leading provider of addiction treatment, mental health care, research, and advocacy services.

Quotes:

"Recovery is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about rebuilding and strengthening the bonds that matter most." – Steve Harris

"Recovery is about showing up for yourself, your loved ones, and the life you never thought was possible." – Terry Harris

Hashtags and Mentions:

#RecoveryJourney #SupportSystems #AddictionRecovery #RealRecoveryPodcast
@SerenityLaneHealth @HazeldenBettyFord