"Stigma" Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 4 - 11/26/2019"Stigma" Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 4 - 11/26/2019
Recovery Speakers Podcast
Clancy I's 1983 talk reveals alcoholism as a perception issue, challenging stigma and offering new insights into recovery.
17:07•27 Nov 2019
Shattering Misconceptions: Clancy I on Alcoholism as a Perception Issue
“And so I want to, for a couple minutes this morning, discuss, by an odd coincidence, the title of my talk. Don't drink, but this is not an alcohol problem.”
Ever felt like the world just doesn't get what you're going through with addiction? In this episode of the Recovery Speakers Podcast, you'll hear from Clancy I, a longtime sober AA member, who shares his eye-opening 1983 talk, 'Disease of Perception'. Clancy dives into the often misunderstood nature of alcoholism, arguing that it's not a moral failing but a disease of perception.
He sheds light on how negative emotions and comparative thinking can make us feel isolated and unique in our struggles. But guess what? We're all in this together. Clancy's reflections and personal stories reveal that while everyone's journey with addiction is different, the core challenges are shared by many. This episode isn't just for those battling addiction; it's for anyone wanting to understand it better. Tune in for a refreshing perspective that could change how you view alcoholism and addiction.
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