Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Family Issues
Family Issues
Family Issues
Thursday 17th October 2019
Join Alex on Steppin' Out Radio as he discusses how Al-Anon helped him address family dysfunction and addiction recovery.
21 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Alex's Path: Healing from Family Dysfunction and Addiction
Al-Anon assists me in exploring troubles caused by the dysfunction in my own family which I feel jumpstarted my own addictive behaviors.
Ever wondered how family issues can shape your journey with addiction? Alex's story on Steppin' Out Radio offers a candid look at this complex relationship. Returning to the show, Alex dives into his experiences with Al-Anon, a 12-step fellowship that supports those affected by someone else's drinking. He opens up about how family dysfunction played a significant role in his own addictive behaviors.
Growing up gay in the Midwest and dealing with the trauma of being sexually assaulted by a male cousin, Alex sought acceptance in unhealthy relationships. Through Al-Anon, he found hope and resilience by seeing others who had been in the program for years and were still thriving. He also learned the crucial role of intimacy in both addiction and recovery, and the dangers of trying to 'fix' others while on his own healing path.
The support of a sponsor and the wisdom found in AA literature were pivotal in his journey. Tune in to hear Alex's powerful story and the lessons he's gathered along the way.