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It was never "my fault"
It was never "my fault"
It was never "my fault"
Sunday 17th June 2018
Explore Jim's candid journey to sobriety, filled with humour and spiritual awakening, in this engaging episode of Real Recovery.
49 minutes
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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
- Blaming bad luck instead of recognising addiction.
- Importance of spiritual awakening in recovery.
- Sponsorship and community support are crucial.
- Finding joy and happiness beyond alcohol.
- Faith can transform and sustain sobriety.
I never thought that any of the consequences were a result of the drinking. I swear, I just thought my luck was not good.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of Real Recovery, Bill and George chat with their friend Jim, who opens up about his path to redemption. Jim's story is a candid look at the common pitfalls and humorous missteps in the journey to sobriety, including blaming bad luck and faulty headlights for his troubles.
The episode touches on the transformative power of spirituality, with Jim sharing how a spiritual awakening led him to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Despite initial resistance, Jim discovered that helping others and practising the 12 steps were crucial to maintaining his sobriety. His journey is peppered with relatable anecdotes, like forgetting to turn on headlights and blaming his wife for not picking him up, which highlight the unique thinking patterns of alcoholics.
Through humour and honesty, Jim's story illustrates the importance of surrendering to a higher power and finding joy in sobriety. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration from real-life stories of recovery and the role faith can play in overcoming addiction.