Readiness to Change: Step 6 for Those with Mental IllnessReadiness to Change: Step 6 for Those with Mental Illness
Recovery Road
For those of us who balance both mental illness and substance use disorders, it's hard to find our footing during a global pandemic. Marya Hornbacher, in her book writes about the Sixth Step: the willingness to have God [or our Higher Power] remove...
10:44•5 May 2020
Embracing Change: Marya Hornbacher on Step 6 for Mental Health and Recovery
“This readiness means being totally open to a new way of life and a new kind of self and going into it.”
Balancing mental illness and substance use disorders can feel like walking a tightrope, especially during tumultuous times. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', Marya Hornbacher takes us through the Sixth Step of the 12 Steps, focusing on the readiness to change. Drawing from her book 'Sane: Mental Illness, Addiction, and the 12 Steps', Hornbacher discusses the crucial act of being willing to let a Higher Power remove our defects of character.
She shares how this openness to transformation can lead to a new way of life and self-discovery. Her candid reflections on confronting fear and anger offer a beacon of hope for those feeling adrift. Hornbacher's wisdom shines as she emphasizes the importance of accepting our brain disorders while actively managing them. She also touches on how understanding our character defects can help us break free from old patterns.
With a blend of honesty and humility, this episode encourages listeners to let go of what holds them back and put previous steps into practice. It's a call to embrace gratitude over envy and to recognize the truths about ourselves in our journey toward long-term recovery. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a path to emotional sobriety.
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