A2D -from Addict to Disciple

A2D - From Addict to Disciple

A2D -from Addict to Disciple

  • # 281 Worse Than Strangers

# 281 Worse Than Strangers

Monday 17th February 2025

Explore estrangement with David Hain in this episode. Learn how to navigate feelings and find healing. Perfect for anyone facing emotional separation.
13 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Hopeful
Honest
Healing

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Worse Than Strangers: Understanding Estrangement and Finding Healing

Episode Overview

  • Estrangement can result from various life events like breakups or divorces.
  • Identify and understand your feelings and thoughts related to estrangement.
  • Estrangement can deeply impact daily life and relationships.
  • Seeking support from a trusted person is crucial for healing.
  • Healing involves addressing core beliefs and finding hope.
Once we've got these thoughts and feelings going on, almost everything seems to widen the breach in this estrangement.
David Hain, founder of From Addict to Disciple, brings you another engaging episode titled 'Worse Than Strangers'. This episode is a heartfelt response to feedback from listeners who wanted to dive deeper into the issues of estrangement, homelessness, and addiction. Using the analogy of Russian dolls from his curriculum 'From Ashes to Destiny', David guides you through the layers of estrangement - from surface emotions to core beliefs.
He discusses how estrangement can stem from various life events like breakups, divorces, or even abuse, leading to feelings of loneliness, anger, and a sense of loss. David encourages you to identify your feelings and thoughts associated with estrangement, and how these can impact your behaviour and beliefs. He shares insights on how these deep-seated issues can affect daily life and relationships, making it crucial to seek healing and support.
Whether it's through a therapist, a pastor, or a trusted friend who has always been there for you, finding someone to talk to can be the first step towards mending a broken heart. This episode is not just about understanding estrangement but also about finding hope and a path to healing. So, if you've ever felt 'worse than strangers' with someone you once loved, this episode might just be the guide you need to start your journey towards recovery.