I Didn’t Know How to Be Sober. I Didn’t Know How to Be Me.

In this episode of the Recovery Matters podcast, TJ, interviews Luke, who has been clean since October 2022. They discuss Luke's early life, his descent into addiction, the impact of his mother's diagnosis, and his numerous overdoses and stints in jail. Luke shares his turning point towards recovery, involving treatment, sponsorship, and service work. He emphasizes the importance of humility, service, and dedication in recovery. Luke also talks about his passion for music and sports and the joy and responsibility of being a father. 00:00 Introduction and Recovery Background 00:37 Early Life and Ego 01:39 Descent into Addiction 02:30 High School and Family Tragedy 04:13 Homelessness and Overdoses 07:14 Turning Point and Recovery Journey 09:32 Building a New Life 11:03 Lessons Learned and Giving Back 14:29 Nostalgic Memories of Playing Ball 14:51 Discovering Music During Recovery 15:10 The Creative Mind in Recovery 16:08 The Joys and Challenges of Fatherhood 18:21 Advice for Those New to Recovery 19:55 The Catalyst for Change 22:16 Gratitude and Higher Power 24:36 Final Thoughts and Encouragement ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery