Recovery is a Choice: Embrace Your Power
Episode Overview
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Using substances should be off the table as a solution. It's us, not the drugs or alcohol, that need fixing. Realising our power to choose leads to a victorious life. Gratitude plays a vital role in maintaining sobriety.
We must never be blinded by the futile philosophy that we are just the hapless victims of our inheritance
Robert Pardon, the self-titled Recovery Guy, brings you an episode packed with wisdom and personal anecdotes in 'Episode #259 The Fix: Recovery is a Choice'. This episode dives into the powerful message from page 4 of 'As Bill Sees It', a compilation of Bill Wilson's writings. Robert emphasises that recovery is a journey and a choice, not a destination. He shares his own journey of over 13,000 days of sobriety and how gratitude plays a vital role in his life.
You'll hear about Angelina, a wise 15-year-old who offers fresh perspectives on the power of choice in recovery. Angelina's reflections, despite her young age, are both inspiring and eye-opening. She believes that using substances should be off the table as a solution, and it's us, not the drugs or alcohol, that need fixing. Robert discusses how realising our power to choose can lead to a victorious life, free from the chains of addiction.
This episode is filled with practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone on their recovery journey. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation that could change your perspective on recovery.