Matt J
Matt J
E253: Acceptance Is Not Giving Up
E253: Acceptance Is Not Giving Up
E253: Acceptance Is Not Giving Up
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Matt and Steve discuss the challenges of acceptance in recovery, sharing personal stories and insights into maintaining serenity.
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Episode Overview
- Acceptance is crucial but challenging in recovery.
- Physical limitations can impact mental health.
- Seeking medical help is important for well-being.
- Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
- Finding serenity amidst life's chaos is key.
Acceptance isn't giving up; it's accepting the way things are.
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober when life throws unexpected hurdles? In this episode of Sober Friends, Matt and Steve tackle the thorny issue of acceptance, especially when it feels like life is slipping away. After being sidelined by Lyme disease, Matt shares his struggle to accept his temporary limitations, including no gym visits and barely enough energy for a grocery run.
Acceptance is a cornerstone of recovery but can often feel like waving the white flag. It's about acknowledging reality, not surrendering to it. Steve chimes in with his own experiences, highlighting how acceptance can sometimes breed frustration and anger, creating a domino effect that affects relationships and mental health.
The duo also touches on the importance of seeking medical help and recognising when it's time to slow down, even if it means asking for help or letting others take the reins at home. They discuss the mental gymnastics involved in accepting life's curveballs and how sobriety has taught them to find serenity amidst chaos. So, what does acceptance mean to you? How do you manage life's unexpected challenges while maintaining sobriety?
Join Matt and Steve as they explore these questions and offer insights into living a life with serenity.