Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
52: Adult Children of Alcoholics - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
52: Adult Children of Alcoholics - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
52: Adult Children of Alcoholics - Everything You Wanted to Know (Sort Of)
Sunday 11th October 2020
Billy and Jason discuss the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) program with Sarah, exploring its history and benefits in complementing addiction recovery.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Cycle: Adult Children of Alcoholics with Sarah
While not a substitute for addiction recovery, per se, ACA might be a wonderful complement to explore the roots of recovery and stop the generational passage of addiction.
What if the key to breaking the cycle of addiction lies in understanding our childhoods? In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast', hosts Billy and Jason sit down with Sarah to explore the Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) program. Sarah opens up about her personal journey, sharing how growing up with a mother who struggled with parenting shaped her life. She delves into the generational impact of addiction and how ACA aims to stop this cycle.
The conversation covers everything you need to know about ACA, from its history to its unique approach. Sarah explains how ACA isn't just another recovery program but a complement that helps people dig deep into their past to heal. She discusses how the program addresses issues by working with the inner child and promoting a strength-based perspective. Spirituality also plays a crucial role in ACA, echoing the principles of the 12-step program.
Throughout the episode, Sarah shares insights on different ways to engage with ACA—whether it's working with a fellow traveler, participating in group sessions, or joining as a senior member. The discussion also touches on the future of ACA and its potential to help more people from dysfunctional families. If you're curious about how addressing the roots of your childhood can aid in recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers a heartfelt and informative look at how ACA can be a valuable tool in stopping the generational passage of addiction.