Interventions Start With Love and CompassionInterventions Start With Love and Compassion
I Love Being Sober
Joe Capela reveals his personal history with drug and alcohol addiction that led to a $400/day cocaine habit, and how an intervention saved his life. Joe now helps other families intervene in their loved one’s lives and offers them a solution from a...
46:17•28 Oct 2020
Joe Capela: Turning Addiction into a Mission of Compassion
“I went to treatment to save my marriage and financially get bailed out. So I went ahead and said I'm leaving today. Then, against medical advice, will you give me a ride home? When are you going to surrender and being in and out of recoveries for three years, going to different step meetings I've heard and in treatment I've heard the word surrender and, and for some reason that day I heard it hit me like a ton of bricks and I said I'll do whatever you wanted me to do.”
Imagine battling a $400-a-day cocaine habit and finding a way out through the love and compassion of your family. That's exactly what happened to Joe Capela. In this heartfelt episode of 'I Love Being Sober', Joe opens up about his tumultuous journey with addiction and how an intervention, driven by love rather than blame, saved his life. Today, Joe is on a mission to help other families navigate the tricky waters of addiction with the same empathy that rescued him.
Host Tim Westbrook also shares a poignant story about Robert and his brother, who struggled with addiction. This episode raises the tough question: Is it ever right to kick a loved one out to stop enabling their addiction? Joe believes that setting boundaries is crucial, but sticking to them is where the real challenge lies. Growing up in California, Joe thought his family was immune to addiction issues, despite showing signs himself early on.
It took a family intervention to break through his denial and get him into treatment. Although he wasn't happy about it at first, Joe soon realized that the intervention was a lifesaver. This episode isn't just about Joe's story; it's a treasure trove of insights on different intervention models, the importance of professional help, and the transformative power of forgiveness and acceptance. Whether you're dealing with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, you'll find hope and practical advice here.
Tune in to discover how love and compassion can turn the tide in the battle against addiction.
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