Bertie Fagan

The Gift of Addiction

Bertie Fagan

  • How spirituality saved this alcoholic- From Wales to Australia -Wherever you go there you are!

How spirituality saved this alcoholic- From Wales to Australia -Wherever you go there you are!

Tuesday 13th August 2019

Richard Thomas shares his inspiring journey from battling alcoholism in Wales to finding spiritual sobriety in Australia.
65 minutes
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The Gift of Addiction
Author:
Bertie Fagan
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Richard Thomas: From Welsh Countryside to Spiritual Sobriety in Australia

One of the gifts of addiction is: you become the person that you're meant to be.
Imagine growing up in the serene Welsh countryside, only to find yourself battling the demons of alcoholism and addiction from a young age. Richard Thomas knows this story all too well. In this episode, he takes listeners on a heartfelt journey from his troubled youth in Wales to his life-changing move to Australia. Despite the geographical shift, Richard's struggles with addiction followed him, leading him down a path of self-destruction. However, his story doesn't end there.
Richard has now been sober for over 13 years, and his transformation is nothing short of inspiring. What makes Richard's story unique is the pivotal role that spirituality played in his recovery. He shares how surrendering control and embracing a higher power helped him find peace and purpose. Through prayer and meditation, Richard discovered a sense of connection and presence that had been missing from his life.
His journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is deeply personal and what works for one person may not work for another. Richard's tale is also a testament to the importance of being open to change and seeking help. By letting go of control and learning to listen to his intuition, he found his way to a life free from addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling, Richard's story offers hope and proof that recovery is possible.
Tune in to hear how one man's journey from the Welsh countryside to Australia led him to spiritual sobriety and a happier, healthier life.