John M
John M
141- Matthew M part 1- That's Grace
141- Matthew M part 1- That's Grace
141- Matthew M part 1- That's Grace
Friday 10th July 2020
Join Matthew M on 'Sober Speak' as he shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of hope, grace, and spirituality.
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John M
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Matthew M's Path to Redemption: A Tale of Hope and Grace
I really believe there is a pervasive grace and I believe- and this is just my experience, I believe that the creative force that I like to call the timeless plenitude of being, which is an advaita hinduism term, tapped me on the shoulder and made me a little more angry that day, so that I would call my brother back, and I waited till he got home and I let him have it.
What happens when the weight of addiction becomes too heavy to bear? In this gripping episode of 'Sober Speak', Matthew M opens up about the darkest corners of his life shaped by alcoholism. He paints a raw picture of how drinking stole his sense of self and decency, leading him to the brink of suicide and entangling him in domestic violence.
But just when he thought there was no way out, a simple conversation on a porch step with another alcoholic became his unexpected first step towards recovery. Matthew's story is a testament to the transformative power of hope and grace. He shares how a small glimmer of hope was enough to pull him back from the edge, emphasizing the critical role that connection with others plays in the journey to sobriety.
He dives into the challenges he faced in early sobriety, from battling self-centeredness to mending broken relationships with family. Spirituality also plays a significant role in Matthew's recovery. He describes it as a pervasive grace that nudged him towards making life-changing decisions, like calling his brother back when he needed support the most. Matthew underscores the importance of being vulnerable and honest, both with oneself and with others, as a cornerstone of the recovery process.
Tune in to hear Matthew M's powerful story of redemption, and discover how hope and grace can light the way even in the darkest times.