Unfiltered Lives: The Other Side
Storytelling: Lived Experience, Breaking Stigma, and Changing Narratives
At We Do Recover, we believe that lived experience is one of the most powerful tools in breaking the stigma around recovery. Through podcasting and documentary storytelling, we give a platform to real voices—people who have walked through adversity and come out the other side.
Unfiltered lives : The Other Side
Unfiltered lives : The Other Side
Transforming Pain into Purpose: My 30-Year Journey
Battling Inner Turmoil: My Journey Through Addiction
From Prison to Purpose: Finding Meaning in Hardship
Turning Pain into Strength: A Journey of Resilience
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Community Links: Hartlepool
This documentary explores the vital role of Community Links in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Through heartfelt interviews and real-life stories, we showcase how this organization provides a lifeline for those facing addiction—offering guidance, resources, and a strong sense of belonging. By connecting people with lived experience to those in need, Community Links fosters hope, resilience, and transformation. Bridging Recovery highlights the power of community-driven support, proving that no one has to face addiction alone.
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Recovery Podcast
Unfiltered Lives: The Other Side is a raw and honest podcast that shares the lived experiences of individuals affected by addiction. Through open conversations, we explore personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and recovery, shedding light on the realities of addiction and the strength it takes to overcome it. Each episode offers a space for real stories, breaking stigma, and highlighting the power of human connection in the recovery journey.
We focus on two key aspects:
1. The Culture of Adversity – The realities of struggle, addiction, and mental health challenges.
2. The Culture of Recovery – The transformation, resilience, and self-discovery that happens through healing.
Why Storytelling Matters in Recovery
Authenticity: Lived experience brings raw, honest, and relatable stories.
Empowerment: Giving people a voice in their own journey.
Awareness & Education: Challenging outdated perspectives and misconceptions about recovery.
Community Connection: Helping others feel less alone in their struggles.
Our Storytelling Projects
Podcast: "Unfiltered Lives: The Other Side" – A space for real conversations about addiction, trauma, and recovery.
Documentary Making – Visual storytelling that captures the raw reality and beauty of the recovery journey.
These platforms help change narratives, challenge social stigma, and show that recovery is not just about overcoming struggles but about finding purpose, meaning, and self-empowerment.
Would you like to tell your story?