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Do You Have a Safety Net?
Do You Have a Safety Net?
Do You Have a Safety Net?
Friday 7th April 2023
Kirk Waterman explores how community, family, and nature serve as crucial safety nets in addiction recovery on 'Sobriety Rocks'.
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The only safety net I need is the unity, recovery, and service of the program. It has proven over and over and over to be very generous as long as I consistently take positive action and stay in the middle of all of you.
Ever thought about what truly keeps you grounded? In this episode of 'Sobriety Rocks', Kirk Waterman dives into the idea of a 'safety net' and its vital role in addiction recovery. Reflecting on a quote by Bryant McGill, Kirk opens up about his younger days filled with reckless partying, where he naively believed everything would always work out. He compares this mindset to sleepwalking blindfolded on a cliff edge, expecting an invisible net to catch him if he fell.
Fast forward to today, Kirk has found that real safety nets aren't made of luck—they're woven from the threads of community, family, and nature. He emphasizes that these elements, along with the unity, recovery, and service offered by support programs, have been his true safety nets. They’ve caught him time and again, as long as he stayed committed to positive actions and the recovery path.
If you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into why having a safety net matters, especially when you're about to take big leaps of faith. Plus, Kirk includes a mindfulness meditation practice and a gentle reminder about self-compassion, making this episode not just informative but also soothing for the soul.