A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
# 242 More on My Childhood
# 242 More on My Childhood
# 242 More on My Childhood
Monday 4th November 2024
David Hain explores six categories of childhood trauma and their impact on addiction in this heartfelt episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple'.
11 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Identifying six categories of childhood trauma: neglect, betrayal, guilt, abandonment, rejection, and suffocation.
- Exploring how these traumas contribute to addiction.
- Providing relatable examples for each type of trauma.
- Encouraging self-reflection on personal childhood wounds.
- Offering hope and support for healing and recovery.
Every addict was once a child, and everyone has a childhood wound.
In this heartfelt episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain dives deeper into the significant impact of childhood wounds on addiction. Responding to feedback from a previous episode, David addresses six categories of childhood trauma: neglect, betrayal, guilt, abandonment, rejection, and suffocation. Each category is explored with relatable examples and reflections that many can identify with.
For instance, neglect is described as growing up in a home where no one has time for you, leading to feelings of being unheard and unimportant. Betrayal involves those who should protect you failing to do so, creating a deep sense of mistrust. Guilt is depicted through constant feelings of inadequacy and the need to apologise incessantly. Abandonment, whether due to divorce or the death of a loved one, leaves a person feeling isolated and alone.
Rejection brings about feelings of being unloved and unworthy, while suffocation can result from an overly controlling environment or constant drama. David's candid sharing and professional insights provide a compassionate space for listeners to reflect on their own experiences and understand the roots of their struggles. This episode is not just about identifying wounds but also about acknowledging them as a step towards healing. David's empathetic approach offers hope and support to those grappling with the shadows of their past.
By recognising these wounds, individuals can begin to address the emotional pain that fuels addiction and start their journey towards recovery. Tune in for an enlightening and supportive discussion that might just help you uncover and confront your own childhood wounds.