Repairing The Damage: A Journey Beyond Amends
Episode Overview
Repairing damage involves responsibility and showing up differently. Changed behaviour is the true measure of amends. Feelings are facts; acknowledging them is crucial for growth. Stop creating new damage to prevent further harm. Trust is rebuilt through consistent action, not just words.
Feelings are facts, as much a fact as you breathing.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In the RAW Recovery Podcast episode titled 'Repairing The Damage (The Daily Trudge)', listeners are treated to an honest and raw discussion about the aftermath of alcohol addiction. The episode tackles the notion that repairing the damage is not just about making amends, but about becoming a person who doesn't keep creating new wreckage. Host Dion shares personal experiences, shedding light on the emotional, spiritual, and relational destruction caused by drinking.
With a touch of humour and candidness, Dion explores how recovery is about taking responsibility, showing humility, and changing behaviours one step at a time. The podcast is peppered with anecdotes that many can relate to, including the challenges of feeling guilty and dealing with anger. Dion's transparent storytelling invites listeners to consider their own recovery journey, highlighting the importance of changed behaviour as the true measure of amends.
Listeners will appreciate the sincerity and depth of the conversation, which also includes lighter moments like dad jokes and humorous insights into everyday life. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a blend of personal reflection and broader understanding of what it means to repair one's life after addiction. Ready to dive into a narrative that challenges and inspires? Reflect on how you can start repairing your own damage, one conversation at a time.