Navigating Recovery: A Story of Resilience and Service

In this episode of Veterans 4 Recovery, host Retired Major John Donovan sits down with Cara, a flight attendant and person in long-term recovery. Together, they explore Cara’s courageous journey of overcoming addiction and navigating sobriety while working in the demanding airline industry. Through open conversation, Cara reflects on her early recovery experiences, the influence of family and loss, and the support systems that have sustained her along the way. She shares insights on how peer mentorship, recovery capital, and programs like the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) have been instrumental in her success. Listeners will find parallels between recovery in the military and civilian worlds—especially when it comes to resilience, structure, and mutual support. Resources Mentioned Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP)12-Step meetings and online recovery resources Connect with Us 💬 Leave a review, share, and download this episode! 🌐 Learn more at the Coming Home Well Network. 🙏 Thank you to all veterans, service members, and their families for your service and support.