Benjamin Heldfond: Sobriety Tools for a Happy DivorceBenjamin Heldfond: Sobriety Tools for a Happy Divorce
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Benjamin eventually entered treatment, found help and 6 years into his recovery, moved to Florida with the woman he would eventually marry. The two had a son together and divorced bitterly shortly after. Benjamin eventually co-authored the book, “Our Happy Divorce”, with his Ex-Wife Nikki DeBartolo, which told the story of how their journey through divorce eventually brought them closer together.
59:40•31 May 2022
Benjamin Heldfond: Finding Peace and Sobriety After a Tumultuous Divorce
“The commonality that I see through it is that you go back to basics and the fake it till you make it, or I like act as if right, because fake it till you make it has this fake connotation and I like act as if because you force your.”
What happens when a childhood marked by conflict sets the stage for a life of addiction? Meet Benjamin Heldfond, who grew up in San Francisco amidst the chaos of a high-conflict divorce. The emotional turmoil led him down a dark path of drinking and heroin use, culminating in a near-fatal overdose. But even that wasn't his wake-up call. It took years of struggling and a move to Florida before Benjamin began to confront his issues head-on.
Living as a 'dry drunk', he found himself in a bitter marriage filled with resentment. The birth of his son and subsequent divorce became the catalyst for change. Realizing he was on the verge of repeating his parents' mistakes, Benjamin sought help from his therapist and sponsor. His journey through therapy and recovery led him to co-author 'Our Happy Divorce' with his ex-wife Nikki DeBartolo.
This book tells the story of how their painful journey through divorce ultimately brought them closer together. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Benjamin shares his story of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and the power of therapy and online support groups. His experience underscores the importance of forgiveness and self-awareness in recovery. Tune in to hear how Benjamin turned his life around and found peace in sobriety.
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