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#68: Is Forgiveness The Secret To Lasting Sobriety?
#68: Is Forgiveness The Secret To Lasting Sobriety?
#68: Is Forgiveness The Secret To Lasting Sobriety?
Friday 2nd February 2024
Tim shares how forgiveness played a pivotal role in his journey to lasting sobriety. Learn practical steps to let go of resentment and find true happiness.
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is crucial for lasting sobriety.
- Holding onto resentment can hinder recovery.
- Start by being open to the idea of forgiveness.
- Forgiving oneself is as important as forgiving others.
- Healing relationships can aid in personal healing.
Forgiveness is a process, not an event. It is a series of choices that we make to liberate ourselves from the burdens of resentment.
Is forgiveness the key to lasting sobriety? In this episode of The Sober and Happy Podcast, Tim dives into one of the most challenging aspects of recovery - forgiveness. With over a decade of sobriety under his belt, Tim shares his journey from battling daily to stay sober to finding true happiness. He reflects on pivotal moments in his recovery, particularly those involving forgiveness.
Tim discusses the importance of forgiving oneself, others, and even asking for forgiveness from those we've hurt. These moments, he says, felt like lifting huge weights off his shoulders, allowing him to 'level up' in his sobriety journey. Tim candidly shares personal stories, including his struggle to forgive his father, a man who lived a life full of addiction and wreckage.
He describes the anger and resentment he felt towards his dad and how he began to separate the person from his actions. Tim's realisation that hurt people hurt people helped him start the process of forgiveness. He also touches on the idea that forgiveness is more about freeing oneself from the burden of resentment than condoning past actions. Throughout the episode, Tim provides practical steps for beginning the process of forgiveness.
He encourages listeners to ask themselves why they hold onto resentment and to be open to the possibility of forgiveness, even if it's far in the future. Tim also discusses the interconnectedness of forgiving oneself and others, sharing how healing one relationship can aid in healing others. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of forgiveness and its crucial role in a sober and happy life.
Whether you're struggling with self-forgiveness or holding onto grudges against others, Tim's insights offer a path towards liberation and healing. Don't miss this chance to learn how letting go can transform your journey to sobriety.