A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
# 248 What Do You Love Doing Most?
# 248 What Do You Love Doing Most?
# 248 What Do You Love Doing Most?
Monday 18th November 2024
Men from around the world share their journeys from addiction to rediscovering their passions and true identities in sobriety.
14 minutes
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Hopeful
Supportive
Honest
Encouraging
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Rediscovering lost passions can be a key part of recovery.
- Addiction often replaces genuine joy with counterfeit comforts.
- Sobriety can bring amplified joy and restored creativity.
- Personal stories highlight the transformation from addiction to sobriety.
- Support from others in recovery is invaluable.
I feel like I'm in the lane of traffic now where I literally just want to feel everything.
In this heartwarming episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain brings together a group of men from Australia, South Africa, and the US who share their personal journeys of addiction and recovery. The central question they tackle is: What did you love doing most before, during, and after your addiction? Their answers reveal a fascinating transformation from stolen joy and counterfeit comforts to restored passions and true identities in sobriety.
Ben kicks things off by reminiscing about his love for songwriting and performing in rock bands before addiction took hold. He describes how his addiction shifted his focus to numbing his pain, but now, in sobriety, he's found a renewed and amplified joy in music. Charlie shares how his competitive spirit in sports was replaced by instigating fights during his addiction, but now he finds fulfilment in volunteering, travelling, and supporting others.
Eddie reflects on how addiction stole his childhood memories, but he's now discovering new interests like going to the gym and possibly golf. Dante talks about the early onset of his pornography addiction and how it robbed him of innocence and self-worth. Today, he channels his empathy into helping others. Harry recounts his journey from being a people-pleaser with a false persona to finding genuine happiness and honesty in recovery.
Freddie wraps up the discussion by contrasting his love for baseball and partying during addiction with his current passion for offering hope to the hopeless. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of rediscovering joy and purpose in sobriety. If you're looking for inspiration or support in your recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.