A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
#3 - A Candle in the Wind
#3 - A Candle in the Wind
#3 - A Candle in the Wind
Thursday 23rd April 2020
David Hain delves into how emotional wounds drive addiction and shares why love and relationships are crucial for recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Emotional Wounds: David Hain's Take on Addiction
At A2D, we focus on the emotional wound of the addicts, not their behavior. We look at wounds like abandonment, fatherlessness, rejection, betrayal, no sense of belonging, loneliness and many, many more.
What comes to mind when you hear 'A Candle in the Wind'? For David Hain, it's a vivid metaphor for the fragility of addiction. In this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David dives deep into the emotional scars that often lie at the heart of addiction. Rather than just looking at the behaviors linked to addiction, he urges us to consider the underlying wounds that drive people to self-medicate and remain in a delicate state.
These wounds might include feelings of abandonment, fatherlessness, rejection, betrayal, loneliness, and a lack of belonging. Childhood experiences can be particularly impactful, shaping a person's entire life. David uses Marilyn Monroe's story as a poignant example of how early trauma can cast a long shadow. Instead of focusing solely on behavior-based treatments, David champions the importance of love, friendship, and relationships in the journey to recovery.
The real lesson here is that recovery isn't just about extinguishing the flame of addiction; it's about finding ways to keep that flame alive and part of something greater. Tune in to hear David's heartfelt insights and explore how emotional healing can pave the way to lasting recovery.