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An Interview with Tim - Words of Wisdom for Families

Friday 24th July 2020

Tim offers insights on addiction recovery and family healing. Learn about sober living, Al-Anon, and more in this episode.
33 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Supportive
Thought-provoking

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Busting Addiction and Its Myths
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SafeHouse Rehab Thailand
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Tim's Take: The Realities of Addiction Recovery and Family Healing

The family member doesn't realize that she needs to shift the focus from the addict to herself to start the healing process.
Picture this: a family caught in the whirlwind of addiction, unsure of where to turn. In this episode of 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths', host Bruno J sits down with Tim, a seasoned recovering individual who now runs a sober living home. Tim's candid conversation offers a treasure trove of wisdom for families grappling with addiction. Forget the notion that there's some hidden secret to recovery. Tim asserts that everything one needs to know has been documented since 1939.
He highlights the importance of staying in a controlled environment for better long-term success, busting the myth that sober living homes are mere 'babysitting services'. But Tim doesn't stop there. He shines a light on the often-overlooked role of family in the recovery journey. Families, he explains, are just as powerless over addiction as the addict and need to seek their own healing.
Tim recommends resources like Al-Anon and Co-dependents Anonymous for family members, urging them to shift their focus inward to start the healing process. Drawing from his own experiences and the teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Tim provides invaluable guidance for anyone touched by addiction. This episode is a must-listen for families seeking real, actionable advice on navigating the complexities of addiction recovery.