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Time for a New Road: Mental Illness, Addiction, and That First Step
Time for a New Road: Mental Illness, Addiction, and That First Step
Time for a New Road: Mental Illness, Addiction, and That First Step
Thursday 9th September 2021
Marya Hornbacher shares her journey of tackling addiction and mental illness using the Twelve Steps on 'Recovery Road'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Balance: Marya Hornbacher on Mental Illness and Addiction Recovery
Until we honestly face our mental illness and do all we can to treat and manage it, we will continue to be limited and harmed by it. Until we honestly face our addiction and do all we can to recover from it, we will continue to live in that hell of isolation, smashed dreams, hopelessness and despair.
Imagine grappling with both addiction and mental illness at the same time. That’s the reality Marya Hornbacher faced, and she shares her journey in this episode of 'Recovery Road'. Drawing from her book 'Sane: Mental Illness, Addiction, and the 12 Steps', Marya opens up about her initial struggle with the Twelve Step program.
She dives into her personal battle with Step One, which asks individuals to admit powerlessness over their addiction—a tough pill to swallow for anyone, but especially challenging when you're also dealing with a mental health disorder. Host William C Moyers guides the conversation, highlighting the importance of community and honesty in recovery. Together, they explore how the Twelve Steps offer a structured path to overcoming co-occurring disorders, emphasizing that each step builds towards a new, healthier way of living.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar struggles or supporting someone who is. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how honesty, community support, and acceptance can pave the way to recovery.