Staying Safe and Resilient: A Formula for Recovery
Episode Overview
Find people, places, and things that make you feel safe. Bounce back from setbacks and embrace resilience. Adapt to changes and remain flexible in recovery. Create a support system that fosters safety and resilience. Accept new realities and strive to build something good.
Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it's less good than the one you had before.
Ever wondered what it takes to stay safe and resilient on the road to recovery? In episode #313 of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple,' David Hain unpacks this powerful mantra that closes every podcast episode. Inspired by a listener's curiosity, David explores how 'stay safe and stay resilient' can become your guiding principle in the journey of sobriety.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader wisdom, he emphasises the importance of finding safe people, places, and things that support your recovery. Imagine a safe space where you're free to be yourself, surrounded by people who have your back, and places that feel like home. That's the kind of support system David encourages you to build. But that's just the start. David introduces the concept of resilience as bouncing back, being elastic, fluid, and flexible.
He draws parallels with Frank Sinatra's 'That's Life,' highlighting the importance of picking yourself up after setbacks. It's about adapting to changes and bending without breaking. The episode is filled with practical advice on how to create a support system that not only keeps you safe but also helps you remain resilient in the face of life's challenges. So, are you ready to embrace your new reality and put together something good?
Dive into this episode for a fresh perspective on building strength in recovery. Reflect on your own journey and consider how these principles can transform your path. Can you find the courage to stay safe and resilient? The answer might surprise you.