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Helping a family member through recovery
Helping a family member through recovery
Helping a family member through recovery
Sunday 8th September 2019
Explore the power of family support in addiction recovery with Julia and Alex's heartfelt journey.
49 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Healing
Supportive
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Admitting powerlessness is crucial for recovery.
- Family support can be transformative in addiction recovery.
- Faith plays a vital role in overcoming addiction.
- Recovery is a challenging but hopeful journey.
- Trusting God is essential in navigating recovery.
I had no idea that God loved me that much.
Curious about how individuals navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Real Recovery is a heartfelt exploration of helping family members through addiction recovery. Hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser kick things off by discussing the crucial first step in recovery—admitting powerlessness over addiction. They share how this step is not just about overcoming substances but also about surrendering control to God. Joining them are Julia and Alex, whose inspiring story takes centre stage.
Julia, Alex's aunt, recounts her emotional journey from witnessing Alex's struggle with addiction to helping him find his way into a recovery programme. Her unwavering support and faith played a pivotal role in Alex's transformation. Alex shares his battle with addiction, detailing how a fall from a roof led to an opioid prescription that spiralled into heroin use. His path to recovery was marked by challenges, including leaving and returning to the programme.
But through faith and family support, Alex found healing and hope. The episode dives into the complexities of addiction, touching on the impact it has on families and the importance of trusting in God during recovery. It's a story of resilience, faith, and the power of love in overcoming life's toughest battles. So, how can we support our loved ones through recovery? What role does faith play in this journey? Tune in to explore these questions and more.