Rebuilding Bridges: Trust and Addiction Recovery with Jim Quigley
One of the first things that people that come from substance abuse backgrounds normally do, is they get overconfident in their early sobriety or early transformation and they want to, in a sense, keep the progress, the good progress, going.
Trusting someone who’s battling addiction can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode of 'Beyond Sobriety', hosts Jim Quigley and Todd Temaat tackle the tricky subject of rebuilding trust with loved ones in addiction recovery. Drawing from their own journeys and biblical teachings, they share heartfelt advice for families navigating these turbulent waters. Jim opens up about his own fears of sobriety and the long road it took for his family to trust him again.
He doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff, discussing how overconfidence can trip up former addicts in early recovery. The episode also dives into the importance of grace, patience, and understanding on both sides of the equation. Whether you're a family member or someone in recovery, you'll find practical tips and comforting insights to help you rebuild those fragile bridges of trust.