RAW Recovery Podcast

Is It A Resentment Or Trauma? (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re diving into a tough but important question: Is it a resentment… or is it trauma?
In recovery, we’re taught to let go of resentments — to forgive, move on, and clean our side of the street. But what happens when that “resentment” is really unhealed trauma?
You can’t spiritually bypass pain that’s rooted in deep wounds. Some things don’t need to be “let go of” — they need to be understood, felt, and healed.
There’s a big difference between holding onto anger and protecting your heart.
Let’s talk about what’s yours to release… and what’s yours to recover from.
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When Character Building Is Priority (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re talking about when character building becomes a priority.
In the beginning, it’s all about survival — staying sober one day at a time, just trying to get through the storm.
But as time goes on, recovery calls us to something deeper. Sobriety isn’t the finish line — it’s the foundation.
Real freedom comes when we start working on who we are — honesty, humility, patience, forgiveness, courage, faith. That’s the character-building part.
The Big Book says we’re building a “new life based on honesty, tolerance, and true love.”
When character becomes the goal, the promises stop being words on a page — they become your life.
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Do We Take Breaks From Recovery? (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re talking about expectations and the little things — two areas that can either build our serenity or completely destroy it.
Expectations are resentments waiting to happen. They tell us how life should go, how people should act, and how recovery should feel.
But peace doesn’t live in should.It lives in what is.
When we slow down and start noticing the small stuff — a quiet morning, a friend’s text, the fact that we woke up sober — that’s where gratitude grows, and expectations lose their grip.
Big faith is built on little things.
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The Effect We Can Have On Others (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, I’m talking about the effect we can have on others — often without even knowing it.
In recovery, our greatest impact usually comes from how we live, not what we say.
A newcomer might see your calm in chaos and think, “Maybe I can do this.”Someone struggling might hear your laughter and remember that joy exists.And sometimes, the person most affected by your honesty… is you.
We don’t control outcomes — but we do control presence.
Show up. Be real. Let your recovery speak louder than your advice.That’s how we change lives — one interaction, one day, one trudge at a time.
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The Quality Of Faith (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re talking about the quality of faith — not how much of it you have, but how real it is.
Faith isn’t a feeling. It’s not a theory. It’s a daily decision to trust something greater — especially when nothing makes sense.
The Big Book tells us, “To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action.”
In other words: faith that just sits still isn’t faith — it’s wishful thinking.
Real faith walks. It works. It moves mountains one day at a time.
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Recognizing Self Worth (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re talking about self-worth — something most of us lost long before we ever took our first drink.
Addiction tore down our confidence, our dignity, and our sense of purpose. But the truth is, our worth never left — it just got buried under the wreckage.
Recovery isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about remembering who you were before the world told you otherwise.
You are worthy of healing. You are worthy of love. You are worthy of a life that doesn’t hurt.
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Entering A New Demension (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re talking about what happens when you move from just not drinking to truly living in the Spirit.
The Big Book says, “We have entered the world of the Spirit.” That’s not some far-off mystical idea — it’s what happens when we surrender fully, start practicing the Steps, and stop trying to run the show.
When we enter that new dimension, everything shifts.The fear that used to run our lives loses power.The obsession to control fades.And we begin to live on faith, not feelings.
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about perspective.Welcome to the world of the Spirit — where recovery turns into freedom.
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Radical Acceptance (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, we’re diving deep into Radical Acceptance — the practice of saying, “This is what it is… and I can live with it.”
Acceptance doesn’t mean approval. It means freedom. It’s when we stop arguing with reality and start healing from it.
In recovery, we learn that fighting what’s already happened only keeps us stuck. Radical acceptance is how we stop bleeding from the same wound — it’s where peace begins, even when life doesn’t feel fair.
You can’t change what you won’t face. But you can face it — and still find peace in the process.
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“Why Recovery Needs a Watchdog — and Why I’m Not Backing Down”

Welcome to Mystacopolis – The Recovery Watchdog, a movement built to protect the integrity of recovery.
This group exists to shine a light on unethical practices, exploitation, and abuse within the recovery and mental health industries — and to celebrate the people and programs doing it right.
We are not here to gossip or tear others down. We are here to educate, investigate, and advocate for transparency, safety, and compassion in every corner of recovery.
🔹 What We Do:
Share verified information and reports about abuse or misconduct in the recovery field.
Discuss real recovery experiences and systemic issues.
Highlight ethical, community-driven recovery programs.
Support survivors and whistleblowers in telling their truth safely.
🔹 What We Don’t Do:
No gossip, rumor spreading, or personal attacks.
No selling, recruiting, or promotion of programs.
No hate speech, discrimination, or shaming of those still struggling.
This is a safe, truth-driven community for those who love recovery enough to protect it.Because silence protects abusers — and truth protects us all.
🟠 Mystacopolis – The Recovery WatchdogBecause recovery deserves accountability.
 

Keeping Optimism Afloat (The Daily Trudge)

In today’s Daily Trudge, I’m talking about how to keep optimism afloat through prayer and meditation.
Life can hit hard. Our minds get noisy, the world gets heavy, and optimism starts sinking fast. That’s when prayer and meditation become more than spiritual practices — they’re lifelines.
Prayer connects us to power. Meditation keeps us calm enough to hear it.
Together, they help us rise above fear, frustration, and self-pity — reminding us that no storm lasts forever, and no wave is stronger than grace.
Recovery isn’t about calm seas; it’s about learning how to float — even when you’re tired.
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