Episode 22: What have we all lost before recovery... ?

Recovery isn't just about what you gain—it's also about acknowledging what you've lost along the way.

In this honest and emotional episode of **ALERT (Authentic Lived Experience Real Talk)**, the team reflect on the sacrifices, challenges and life-changing moments that recovery has brought.

In this episode:

Patrick opens up about feeling like he's "lost his sanity" at times and shares a powerful discussion around **second-hand suicide**.

Ronnie reflects on how recovery has changed him, including learning to let go of situations that once would have consumed him, and why his daily recovery practices remain essential.

Nick shares the heartbreaking reality that addiction cost him his family and his job, and how some relationships have never fully healed.

Louise speaks about the importance of courage, finding your voice, and why speaking up can make a life-changing difference for someone else.

This episode is a reminder that while recovery often involves loss, it also creates space for healing, hope and a future worth fighting for.