In this episode of The Essence of Recovery, we sit down with Randy Parsons, a longtime friend to many in the recovery community, to talk about his journey from active addiction to sustained recovery. Randy shares honestly about the realities of living with addiction, the moments that helped shift his path, and the practices that continue to support his sobriety today. This conversation explores the power of connection, service, and showing up, especially when life doesn't go as planned. Randy's story is one of humility, perseverance, and hope, offering a reminder that recovery is possible and no one has to walk the path alone.