Robert Pardon
Robert Pardon
Episode #260 The Fix: We Can’t Save Them All
Episode #260 The Fix: We Can’t Save Them All
Episode #260 The Fix: We Can’t Save Them All
Thursday 27th June 2024
Robert Pardon shares the emotional reality of addiction recovery and the importance of staying prepared to help others in their journey.
28 minutes
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Robert Pardon
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Accept that you can't save everyone struggling with addiction.
- Focus on maintaining your own sobriety to be ready to help others.
- Understand the 'rule of thirds' - not everyone will recover.
- Cherish the small victories and individual successes.
- Offer support and be there for those who seek help.
We can't save them all, but somewhere in the trying, we are saved.
In this episode of The Recovery Guy Podcast, Robert Pardon tackles the challenging reality that 'We Can’t Save Them All'. Robert shares his journey of over 38 years in recovery, offering wisdom and heartfelt stories about the ups and downs of trying to help others overcome addiction. He reflects on his own experiences, including the emotional roller coaster of watching friends relapse and the harsh truth that some may never return to sobriety.
Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned from mentors, Robert emphasises the importance of being prepared to help whenever the opportunity arises. He also discusses the 'rule of thirds' in addiction recovery, suggesting that only a third of those struggling will find lasting sobriety. Despite this sobering statistic, Robert underscores the value of trying, sharing, and being there for others. He reminds us that while we can't save everyone, the effort itself is transformative and vital for our own recovery.
This episode is a poignant reminder that our primary responsibility is to maintain our own sobriety so we can be ready to support others when they need it most. If you're seeking a mix of raw honesty, practical advice, and emotional support, this episode is a must-listen.