Presenters: Peter and ColetteLength: 53 minutes 54 seconds
SummaryIn RRP Episode 86 – Jonah’s Journey Continues, Peter reunites with Jonah W, whose story first inspired listeners in RRP Episode 16: Jonah W’s Journey of Resilience, Courage, and the Transformative Power of Recovery. Joined by guest host and board member Colette, Peter checks in more than a year later to hear how Jonah’s life has grown through faith, service, and daily recovery.
Once unable to keep a shelter bed, Jonah now lives independently, works full-time, and maintains a loving relationship. His story shows how gratitude, honesty, and community can turn despair into peace and purpose.
Episode Highlights (with Time Codes)[00:04:25] Reconnecting with Jonah – Peter welcomes guest host Colette and recalls Jonah’s first interview recorded at Another Chance Treatment Center.[00:05:47] From Hopelessness to Stability – Jonah describes moving from homelessness to his own apartment and caring for his new cat, Gizmo.[00:08:02] Finding Peace and Routine – Faith, nature, and structure bring calm and steady footing.[00:09:58] Work and Gratitude – Jonah celebrates a year at Whole Foods and being valued at work.[00:11:03] The Gift of Hopelessness – How despair became the turning point that opened the door to help.[00:12:26] Community and Love – Colette recalls how early support carried Jonah through his first weekends of sobriety.[00:13:44] Learning to Let Go – Jonah finds compassion for his past self and acceptance in recovery.[00:16:16] Simple Joys – Weekly pie-and-coffee meetings with his sponsee become a symbol of gratitude.[00:18:09] Service and Growth – Jonah becomes Alt-GSR for his online home group and attends his first area assembly.[00:20:13] Making Recovery a Lifestyle – Peter and Jonah discuss integrating sobriety into everyday life.[00:23:32] Morning Routine – Reading, journaling, and prayer provide structure and serenity.[00:26:08] Restored Relationships – Amends and forgiveness replace resentment.[00:29:23] Sponsorship – Jonah describes the joy of guiding newcomers in recovery.[00:35:18] Receiving and Giving Back – Community generosity helped furnish his apartment; now he gives freely “for fun and for free.”[00:36:06] Becoming Self-Supporting – Paying bills, managing insurance, and embracing adulthood mark major milestones.[00:40:12] Love as the Foundation – A sponsor reminds him, “It wasn’t effort — it was love.”[00:44:38] Living One Day at a Time – Jonah, Peter, and Colette apply recovery principles to everyday challenges.[00:49:43] Recovery as a Way of Life – Instinct now leads Jonah toward meetings and connection; sobriety has become second nature.
Quote
“The hopelessness saved my life—it got so dark before the dawn. I didn’t know how to stop, but I got so much more than I ever expected.” – Jonah W
Links🎧 Listen: https://mdcr1.com/86📝 Blog: https://mdcr1.com/86b🌐 Another Chance Treatment Center🌐 Real Recovery Podcast
ConclusionJonah’s transformation shows that recovery is more than the absence of addiction—it’s the daily presence of love, honesty, and community. From once being lost to now living with gratitude and purpose, his journey reflects the heart of the Real Recovery Podcast: real stories, real growth, and the courage to live one day at a time.
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