Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Accepting Ourselves and our Addiction
Accepting Ourselves and our Addiction
Accepting Ourselves and our Addiction
Thursday 26th January 2023
Discover self-acceptance and emotional growth in early sobriety through Marsha and George's stories on 'Recovery Road'.
9 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Healing
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Imperfection: Stories of Sobriety's First Year
We won't be perfect just because we're sober now, and we won't always have all the answers. In fact, we may discover new things to admit and accept about ourselves and the world Each Day.
What does it really mean to accept ourselves, warts and all, in the journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host William C. Moyers introduces an excerpt from Guy Kettelhack's book *First Year Sobriety: When All that Changes is Everything*. This powerful segment dives into the personal accounts of Marsha and George, two individuals navigating the emotional rollercoaster of their first year sober.
Marsha's story sheds light on the trap of perfectionism, revealing how her quest to feel nothing led to frustration and anger. She believed that by not feeling, she could avoid hurt and threats. However, her journey teaches her—and us—that true recovery involves embracing our feelings, flaws, and fears. George's narrative adds another layer, exploring the deep-seated anger he felt as a black man who struggled with addiction and incarceration.
His rage, once fueled by alcohol, masked a profound sense of unworthiness. Through sobriety, George learns that his anger was a cover for deeper insecurities about his value as a person. By accepting himself and recognizing his worth, he begins to heal. Throughout the episode, Moyers underscores the importance of community support and spirituality in recovery. He reminds us that while the path to sobriety is challenging, we are not alone.
By sharing our experiences and leaning on others, we can find hope and inspiration for long-term recovery. Tune in to hear these compelling stories and discover the tools that can help you embrace imperfection on your own journey.