A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
# 296 Closure: Make Peace With Your Past
# 296 Closure: Make Peace With Your Past
# 296 Closure: Make Peace With Your Past
Monday 2nd June 2025
Explore closure and making peace with your past in this episode of A2D - From Addict to Disciple.
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Episode Overview
- Making peace with your past is crucial for lasting recovery.
- Accepting your past helps prevent it from affecting your present and future.
- Understanding patterns of behaviour can aid in processing experiences.
- Emotional healing comes from changing perspectives and narratives.
- Learning from past experiences fosters growth and wisdom.
Can you intentionally make peace with your past by processing your thoughts and emotions?
In this episode of A2D - From Addict to Disciple, David Hain takes on the complex subject of closure, aiming to help listeners make peace with their past. With a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, David explores why the notion of closure is often avoided and why it is crucial for lasting recovery.
He shares stories from his own experiences, including living with cancer, and emphasises the importance of accepting the past to prevent it from negatively impacting the present and future. David challenges listeners to reflect on whether they truly want to make peace with their past or simply feel at peace, highlighting the significance of resolving past issues to ensure they don't sabotage future happiness.
Drawing on wisdom from Sandra Bullock and Maya Angelou, he illustrates how acceptance, learning, and readiness to move forward are key steps in making peace with one's past. The episode is packed with practical advice on how to process emotions, understand patterns of behaviour, and find emotional healing through a changed perspective. With light humour and heartfelt dialogue, David encourages listeners to confront their past head-on and find the courage to let go of lingering self-blame and negative thoughts.
As you listen, you'll be inspired to consider how you handle life's tangled Christmas lights and rainy days, and realise that life does indeed go on. If you're ready to take the first step towards making peace with your past, this episode offers valuable guidance on starting that journey.