"it's easy to be selfish when you're battling addiction""it's easy to be selfish when you're battling addiction"
Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth Chance explores how addiction fuels selfish behavior and the importance of self-love in recovery.
14:43•16 Nov 2017
The Selfish Nature of Addiction: Elizabeth Chance's Honest Reflections
“But change takes work, it takes dedication, it takes- oh my gosh, wanting to live a life that sometimes may seem boring and you may have thoughts that you don't like, but you have to endure, because change is hard.”
Ever wondered why addiction can make you feel like the world revolves around you? In this episode of 'The Elizabeth Chance Podcast', Elizabeth gets real about how addiction impacts decision-making and fosters selfish behavior. Drawing from her own journey, she shares how her struggle with addiction clouded her ability to make clear choices and often led her to act without considering others.
When she became a mother, Elizabeth realized how her addiction made her self-centered, choosing not to drink only when her children were around. She emphasizes that breaking free from addiction isn't easy—it requires hard work, dedication, and a desire to embrace a life that might seem dull but is ultimately rewarding. Elizabeth challenges listeners to find something they appreciate about themselves and start believing in it, even if it's just for today.
Tune in for an honest and heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the selfishness of addiction and the path to self-love and recovery.
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