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Back to Basics: What Does "Unmanageable" Mean?
Back to Basics: What Does "Unmanageable" Mean?
Back to Basics: What Does "Unmanageable" Mean?
Monday 1st February 2021
Michael Graubart discusses 'unmanageability' in Step One of addiction recovery, highlighting the importance of surrendering control for successful sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding 'Unmanageability': A Deep Dive with Michael Graubart
The one thing alcoholics and addicts crave the most- control- is the very thing they surrender by continuing to drink and use. Unfortunately, as time goes on, we pay a price. We begin to lose the things that matter most to us: self-respect, dignity, employment, relationships, children, our immortal souls.
Ever wondered why the word 'unmanageable' is so pivotal in addiction recovery? In this episode of Recovery Road, Michael Graubart, a bestselling author and sober alcoholic, breaks down the concept of 'unmanageability' as it appears in Step One of the recovery process. Drawing from his book, *Step Up: Unpacking Steps One, Two, and Three with Someone Who's Been There*, Graubart sheds light on why our need to control everything around us often leads to chaos and addiction.
This isn't just for those new to sobriety; even seasoned veterans will find Graubart's insights invaluable. He discusses the importance of surrendering control, admitting powerlessness, and understanding the true cost of addiction. Graubart emphasizes that the desire for control is a double-edged sword—while addicts crave it, it often leads to loss and turmoil. By focusing on controlling only our actions and words, rather than others or outcomes, we can pave the way for a successful recovery journey.
Tune in to this episode for a blend of practical advice and heartfelt wisdom that could make all the difference in your path to sobriety.