James M
James M
18 yr Anniversary for VA Phone Meetings
18 yr Anniversary for VA Phone Meetings
18 yr Anniversary for VA Phone Meetings
Monday 7th August 2023
Join James M. as he celebrates 18 years of VA phone meetings, sharing insights on recovery and global community-building.
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James M
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Celebrating 18 Years of VA Phone Meetings: A Global Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Reflects on the inception of VA phone meetings and the evolution of the program
- Shares personal experiences and insights from his journey through 12-Step programs
- Emphasizes the transformative power of prioritizing recovery
- Highlights the global expansion and impact of Violence Anonymous
- Reveals the redefined understanding of violence and its collective impact
If you put your recovery first, everything else will blossom and anything you put before your recovery, you'll see. You won't get as much out of it as you would. And nine times out of 10 is going to cause you pain.
Have you ever wondered how a simple phone call can change lives? In this episode of 'Understanding Violence Addiction', James M. marks the 18th anniversary of VA phone meetings, a milestone that speaks volumes about the power of connection and recovery. He takes listeners on a heartfelt journey from the early days of these meetings to their current global reach, spanning countries from Japan to Mexico and beyond.
James shares his personal experiences with Debtors Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, illustrating how these programs influenced the development of Violence Anonymous (VA). His reflections highlight the importance of the 12 Steps in fostering healing and growth, not just for individuals but for entire communities. By opening VA to men and women worldwide, James underscores the transformative impact of prioritizing recovery and the sense of unity it brings.
This episode is a tribute to the resilience and dedication of those committed to breaking free from the cycle of violence addiction, one day at a time.