Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Real Recovery Talk
151 - We have to be able to make decisions for ourselves!
151 - We have to be able to make decisions for ourselves!
151 - We have to be able to make decisions for ourselves!
Thursday 3rd September 2020
Tom and Ben discuss the transition from relying on a sponsor to making independent decisions in recovery on Real Recovery Talk.
30 minutes
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Author:
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Taking the Reins: Becoming Independent in Recovery
I think there's a lot of misconceptions from what I've seen, especially in-step like: give it up to your higher power, go to your sponsor. So it's developing these skills and these principles and being able to apply them.
When do you know it's time to start making your own decisions in recovery? In this thought-provoking episode of Real Recovery Talk, hosts Tom Conrad and Ben explore this pivotal moment. They chat about the early stages of sobriety when a sponsor's guidance is crucial, but also emphasize the importance of eventually stepping up to make independent choices.
Drawing from their extensive experience with thousands of clients, Tom and Ben highlight the dangers of over-reliance on a sponsor, such as the risk of codependency. They stress that true recovery involves learning to trust yourself and your decisions. Ben shares his own journey, noting that even after nearly a decade of sobriety, he still leans on his support circle during tough times but ultimately makes his own decisions.
This episode is packed with valuable insights into developing decision-making skills and debunking common recovery myths. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and encouragement for embracing independence on the path to sobriety.