A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
# 251 Counterfeit Courage
# 251 Counterfeit Courage
# 251 Counterfeit Courage
Monday 25th November 2024
Discover the deceptive nature of 'Counterfeit Courage' in addiction as David Hain and friends share heartfelt stories of recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often provides a false sense of confidence.
- True courage comes from sobriety and self-awareness.
- Faith can play a significant role in recovery.
- Support systems like AA are crucial for healing.
- Realising the counterfeit nature of addiction is a key step towards recovery.
'The drugs gave me the courage to not commit suicide because they numbed me until they just couldn't work anymore.'
In this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain brings together a group of friends in recovery from Australia, South Africa, and the US to discuss the concept of 'Counterfeit Courage'. Each participant shares their personal experiences with addiction and how substances like alcohol, drugs, and even pornography provided a false sense of bravery and confidence.
Ben kicks things off by explaining how his addictions initially gave him the courage to express himself, but it was all based on fake confidence. Now sober, he feels genuine courage guided by his faith. Charlie shares a heart-wrenching story about how drugs and alcohol numbed his pain and kept him from committing suicide, but ultimately led him to seek a more meaningful life.
Eddie and Dante add their perspectives on how their addictions gave them false confidence and how they eventually realised the emptiness behind it. Harry recounts how alcohol gave him the courage to socialise and perform, but it also led to severe dependency and isolation. Freddie wraps up the discussion by talking about how alcohol masked his depression and anxiety, but in recovery, he has found real healing and self-love through AA.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the deceptive nature of addiction and the true courage found in recovery. Tune in for heartfelt stories and valuable insights from those who have walked the path of addiction and come out stronger on the other side.