Healing Through Creative Amends: Ricky B.'s Journey in Recovery
I had to wake up to the fact that it's in God's time, not in my time, and I needed to put a lot of action in.
What happens when you combine creativity with the challenging process of making amends? In this episode of '12 Step Recovery Evolution', host Lester Morse sits down with Ricky B., a former client who shares his compelling story of addiction, responsibility, and healing. As the COVID-19 pandemic brought people together online for support, Ricky found himself reflecting on the impact of his actions on his family and loved ones.
Through the guidance of his peers and staff at UK Rehab, he discovered the concept of creative amends, which became a transformative part of his recovery journey. Ricky opens up about the resentment he held towards his mother and how the process of making amends helped him repair their relationship. He also emphasizes the importance of being present for his own children, breaking the cycle of neglect he experienced as a child.
This episode highlights the power of taking responsibility and the unique ways in which creative amends can foster healing and growth. Listeners will find inspiration in Ricky's perseverance and may feel encouraged to explore their own paths to recovery and reconciliation.