A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
#130 What's My Identity?
#130 What's My Identity?
#130 What's My Identity?
Monday 26th September 2022
David Hain discusses the link between character development and identity in addiction recovery in this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple'.
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Get the buttons here!Rediscovering Self: The Role of Identity in Addiction Recovery
When I discover who I am, I'll be free.
Ever wondered how much your sense of self shapes your recovery journey? In this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain dives deep into the critical connection between character development and identity. Many addicts feel trapped in a lifeless form of recovery because they believe their addiction defines them. David challenges this notion by asking, 'Who are you?
Who do you want to be?' and 'How can you rewrite your story?' He explores these questions with compassion and insight, encouraging listeners to break free from limiting labels like 'addict' or 'homeless'. Drawing on American psychologist James Marcia's four identity statuses—identity foreclosure, identity diffusion, identity moratorium, and identity achievement—David provides a roadmap for understanding where you are and where you can go.
He believes that character development and identity exploration go hand-in-hand, and that serving others can help uncover what you truly love and value in life. By the end of the episode, you'll be inspired to find your own identity and move forward, perhaps even singing along to Jim Croce's 'I Got a Name' as a testament to your journey towards identity achievement. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to redefine themselves beyond their addiction.