Have you ever felt completely hopeless watching someone you love spiral out of control?

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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with our close friend and coworker, Shermain, who shares how he went from the streets of Memphis—deep in gang life and heroin addiction—to now celebrating over 5 years of sobriety.

Charmaine opens up about:

• Growing up in poverty and addiction

• His darkest moments alone in a hotel room

• What finally got him clean after years of relapse

• Why surrendering to the program saved his life

His story is raw, real, and proof that recovery is possible for anyone—no matter how far gone they feel.

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In this episode, Ben and I are talking about something that came up during our Family Reconnect call that really stuck with us… setting boundaries for yourself. A lot of times, families are focused on setting rules for the addict — but we don’t stop to ask: What about me? What am I doing to protect my own peace and sanity?

Here’s what we cover: Why boundaries only work when you stick to them What it really means to “love someone from afar” Why helping too much might be hurting How addiction affects the entire family, especially siblings And why failing at boundaries in the past might actually help you get it right now If you’re tired of the chaos and feel like you’re doing all the work while they keep getting high — this one’s for you.

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In today’s episode, Erik takes us through How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Part III

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