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Cambridgeshire Recovery Service

Podcasts

A series of Podcasts made by people navigating their recovery journey, driven by people who have been there and recognise the way.

Your story can help others, and we'd love to hear it. Where you've been, where you are, how you got there. Whatever, it's up to you. Please contact us at crs@cgl.org.uk

Claire's Story Part 1 - Preparing for the worst.

19:13

Claire's Story Part 1 - Preparing for the worst.

Facing the challenges of early alcohol recovery, Claire experiences the heartache of losing her husband. How does she cope?

Mark's Story Part 1 - Helping myself to help my son.

12:08

Mark's Story Part 1 - Helping myself to help my son.

Feeling abandoned and unable to understand his son’s behaviour in addiction, Mark sought support in his search to find a way to help his son and protect his own wellbeing.

Chris' Story Part 2 – Discovering who I really am.

13:10

Chris' Story Part 2 – Discovering who I really am.

After two and a half years alcohol free, Chris looks back at how he’s maintained sobriety, and what abstinence has given him.

Chris' Story Part 1 - Accepting I had a problem.

07:53

Chris' Story Part 1 - Accepting I had a problem.

Chris reflects on his alcohol recovery. Realisation, seeking help, detox, rehab and the next steps.

Jack’s Story Part 1 – When an answer becomes a problem.

14:06

Jack’s Story Part 1 – When an answer becomes a problem.

Smoking weed appeared to help Jack live with his condition, until it became yet another problem to overcome.

Terry's Story Part 1 - Discovering peace of mind and a peaceful life.

11:06

Terry's Story Part 1 - Discovering peace of mind and a peaceful life.

Terry reflects on how a troubled childhood led to a life of violence and addiction, before seeking help and finding peace. Warning: This podcast contains references to Childhood Sexual Abuse and suicide.

Phil's Story Part 3 - A light at the end of the tunnel.

11:47

Phil's Story Part 3 - A light at the end of the tunnel.

Clean and sober for approaching a year, Phil reflects on how his life has changed, and what he’s doing to support his continued wellbeing.

Gary's Story Part 1 - From a shop door to my own door.

11:04

Gary's Story Part 1 - From a shop door to my own door.

After most of his life in addiction, homeless and living rough on the streets, a self-confessed no hoper finds recovery and the keys to his own home.

Get Involved?

If you would like to get involved in the making of these Creative Instinct Podcast Productions, please contact us at crs@cgl.org.uk and leave us your details.

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