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Interview with Tomas - Personal Adventures Before We Woke Up
Interview with Tomas - Personal Adventures Before We Woke Up
Interview with Tomas - Personal Adventures Before We Woke Up
Friday 16th October 2020
Join Tomas as he shares his compelling journey from addiction to recovery, exploring family impact and spiritual growth on 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Tomas's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery and Spiritual Awakening
The essence of Alcoholics Anonymous to me is the search for a spiritual life, which means that, as an alcoholic, my drinking is only a symptom.
What happens when a young musician's world tours are shadowed by the dark clouds of addiction? In this episode of 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths', Tomas opens up about his life as a recovering alcoholic. He paints a vivid picture of growing up in a dysfunctional family, where emotional pain was a constant companion, and rules were nonexistent.
This chaotic environment led him to seek comfort in substances, a journey that began with alcohol and spiraled into cocaine and even Viagra. Tomas’s story isn’t just about addiction; it’s about the struggle to understand emotions that were buried deep just to survive his childhood. He talks about the powerful need to belong, a force that can drive anyone towards or away from healing.
For Tomas, belonging meant the end of isolation and the start of a journey into the light. In his candid conversation, Tomas shares the moment of awakening that pushed him to seek help. He delves into how Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon became his lifelines, guiding him through the maze of recovery. Tomas emphasizes that addiction is not merely a series of poor choices but often a consequence of circumstances beyond one's control.
His tale is a reminder that recovery involves more than just abstaining from substances; it requires addressing deeper issues like codependency. Tomas's experience with Al-Anon was particularly challenging due to his upbringing in chaos. Letting go of the need to control was a significant hurdle, but it was also a crucial step in his recovery. He learned that recovery is not just about avoiding substances but also about embracing a spiritual life and understanding that pleasure doesn't always equal happiness.
Tomas’s journey is an inspiring testament to the power of recovery. It highlights the importance of dedication, patience, and a willingness to learn. His story offers hope and valuable insights for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one through it.