He Was Sober on Weekdays — Drunk on Weekends

What starts as a simple cup of coffee turns into a life-saving turning point. In this episode of the Recovery Patterns Podcast, Kris Robles shares how getting sober at just 18 years old set him on a path filled with relapse, honesty, homelessness, healing, and ultimately long-term recovery. Kris opens up about using substances to feel connected, surviving a suicide attempt, learning how to live without secrets, and discovering that recovery is bigger than meetings—it’s about relationships, balance, and staying honest with yourself. This is a raw conversation about growing up in recovery, redefining success, and learning how to live a full life without drugs or alcohol.00:00 – Introduction & Recovery Dates01:00 – The Mirror Moment That Sparked Change02:30 – “Just Coffee” and the First Meeting04:00 – Getting Sober at a Young Age05:00 – Using Substances to Feel Connected06:00 – Relapsing in Secret While Going to Meetings08:45 – Suicide Attempt & Hospitalization10:45 – Choosing Honesty in Recovery11:45 – Homelessness & Starting Over at 2113:45 – Finishing School & Building Stability15:00 – Codependency & Unhealthy Relationships17:30 – Learning What Healthy Relationships Look Like20:30 – Recovery, Family, and Parenting23:30 – Letting Go of Guilt Around Meetings26:00 – Finding Community in a New Place28:00 – Becoming a Social Worker30:30 – Working in Behavioral Health & Substance Use31:45 – Losing a Friend to Overdose32:45 – Speaking Openly About Recovery33:20 – Advice for Someone in Their First 24 Hours ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery