Episode #139 - Kirk Hartley, (Part 2): Grief, Grace, Marriage, and Long-Term Sobriety

In Episode 139 of The Recovery Lab Podcast, David Sugg and Brynn Knox welcome back Kirk Hartley for part 2 of his powerful story. If you missed part 1, go back and listen to Episode 136 first. In this deeply moving conversation, Kirk shares what it looked like to walk through unimaginable loss while staying sober. He opens up about the death of his son, the healing and reconciliation he experienced with his father before his passing, the ups and downs of marriage in recovery, and the hard lessons that came from anger, grief, and surrender. Kirk also shares the heartbreaking journey of walking alongside his wife Joanne through Lewy body dementia, honoring her with unwavering love and care until her final breath. Through every season, loss, parenthood, marriage, recovery, and service, Kirk’s story points back to one truth: staying connected to God, the program, and the fellowship is what keeps us ready for life’s hardest moments. This episode is full of wisdom for anyone in recovery, anyone grieving, and anyone wondering whether long-term sobriety is really worth it. Kirk’s answer is clear: absolutely.   #RecoveryLabPodcast #RecoveryLab #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #LongTermSobriety #Healing #GriefAndRecovery #HopeAfterLoss #AARecovery #TwelveStepRecovery #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealth #FaithAndRecovery #Inspiration #Podcast This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.