S.3Ep.3 Hayden talks the dark side and working through it & service is the POINTS.3Ep.3 Hayden talks the dark side and working through it & service is the POINT
Sicker Than Most
Hayden shares his raw journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of positive perspectives, a higher power, and service.
1:26:48•16 Jun 2023
Hayden's Story: From Darkness to Service in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Hayden shares the impact of his dark upbringing and struggles with addiction
- Reflects on the power of positive perspectives and the role of a higher power in recovery
- Embraces the transformative nature of service in his journey to sobriety
- Discusses the importance of continuing to attend meetings even after finding fulfillment in sobriety
“People are going to stop showing up if the old timers or the people with a few years aren't there. It's not so much right like the idea of getting sober getting a life and then you're going to aa or na or whatever a getting a life and then leaving or you know right it's like you're good it's it's like you get a life and you continue to go to meetings because you got that life. But they can't have that. If people before me who got the life that they love and they're fulfilled with didn't stay also.”
What shapes a person's journey through addiction and recovery? In this episode of 'Sicker Than Most', Hayden opens up about his tumultuous upbringing and how it set the stage for his struggles with addiction. From numerous visits to the psych ward to grappling with life's dark moments, Hayden doesn't shy away from the gritty details. He discusses how shifting from negative to positive perspectives played a crucial role in his healing process.
Central to his recovery is the discovery of a higher power, which he credits for his strength today. Hayden also emphasizes the transformative power of service, reminding us all that giving back is key to staying on the right path. His candid reflections offer hope and inspiration for anyone facing their own battles with addiction.
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