Jack Lopez
Jack Lopez
The First Decision
The First Decision
The First Decision
Wednesday 10th November 2021
Jack Lopez discusses faith and trust in addiction recovery, highlighting the challenges of surrendering control in the 12-step program.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Faith: Navigating the First Step in Addiction Recovery
Step three is about giving up the power to struggle, and in this step, you open yourself up to faith, hope and trust and feel serenity.
Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, knowing that taking the next step could change your life forever. That's what the first decision in the 12-step recovery program feels like for many. In this episode of 'Let's Talk Recovery and Family', Jack Lopez breaks down the complexities of surrendering control and embracing faith in the recovery journey.
He dives into the third step of the program, which involves opening oneself up to a higher power and allowing it to guide your path to sobriety. Jack acknowledges that this step can be particularly challenging for those who aren't religious or spiritual, but he offers practical advice on finding support through AA or NA meetings. He also explores how conflicting beliefs and control issues can complicate the recovery process.
Throughout the episode, Jack emphasizes the importance of tools like the serenity prayer in maintaining sobriety. This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one through their recovery. It's a blend of personal experience and professional wisdom that offers hope, encouragement, and practical strategies for overcoming one of the toughest steps in the journey to sobriety.