Nelson H.
Nelson H.
Getting over "getting over"
Getting over "getting over"
Getting over "getting over"
Tuesday 6th December 2022
Nelson H. on LOL Sober links 'getting over' in wrestling to addiction, sharing his journey from deceit to honesty. Tune in for raw reflections.
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Get the buttons here!From Wrestling Rings to Sobriety: The Art of 'Getting Over' with Nelson H.
Stopping the lying was not enough. I had to stop trying to get over on people. Getting over just wasn't for me anymore. I had to leave that to the professionals.
Ever wondered how a wrestling term could relate to sobriety? Nelson H. unpacks this fascinating connection in this episode of 'LOL Sober'. Inspired by an old YouTube interview with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Nelson dives into the concept of 'getting over'—a wrestling term for winning over the crowd. But in the world of addiction, 'getting over' means something entirely different. It's about manipulating those around you to keep your addiction alive.
Nelson reminisces about his early days in New York City, where this phrase was a constant topic at meetings. It was all about convincing others to buy into your facade, a skill that felt like survival at the time but eventually became a heavy burden. Nelson shares candid stories of his own deceptive behaviors, from exaggerating truths to outright lying, just to maintain his addiction. He admits that while 'getting over' was thrilling initially, it quickly turned exhausting and unsustainable.
The turning point? Realizing that honesty was not just about stopping the lies but about stopping the manipulative behavior altogether. One poignant example he shares involves trying to trick his sponsor into giving him money by bending the truth about his baseball card collection. Through raw and honest reflections, Nelson discusses the layers of deceit that addicts often build and the immense effort it takes to dismantle them.
He highlights the importance of truth in recovery and how embracing honesty has been a cornerstone in his journey toward a healthier, more authentic life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, offering both a sobering reality check and a hopeful path forward.