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Navigating the Impact of Addiction with Stable Recovery
When I first visited Stable Recovery, I knew something meaningful was happening there: not just treatment, but transformation. In this episode, founder Christian Countzler shares his journey from addiction to building a place designed to remove the barriers he faced when trying to get well. Alongside him are Sandy and Dave Schimizzi, my aunt and uncle, who speak openly about losing their son Alex and the heartbreaking gaps they encountered while trying to help him.
Together, we talk about the individuality of addiction, the pressures families aren’t prepared for, and the moments that make…
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