A is for Alcoholic
A is for Alcoholic
M Is For Maladjusted
M Is For Maladjusted
M Is For Maladjusted
Friday 5th April 2019
Join Jerry on 'A is for Alcoholic' as he discusses feeling like a misfit and finding connection in recovery. Tune in for personal stories and practical tips.
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Get the buttons here!M Is For Maladjusted: From Misfit to Connected in Recovery
I think we accepted each other because we saw the same flaws in ourselves through alcohol, and that was the lens we saw each other through. Trying to readjust to something that I can call normal or at least content, manageable.
Ever felt like you just don't fit in? In this episode of 'A is for Alcoholic', Jerry dives into the often-overlooked feelings of being a misfit and the journey to finding a sense of belonging in recovery. Through a mix of Morrissey references and even a breakdown of the Cheers theme song lyrics, Jerry shares his own struggles with feeling out of place.
He opens up about how many alcoholics often see themselves as outcasts, whether in society, school, or even within their own families. These feelings can drive one to seek solace in alcohol, creating a vicious cycle of isolation and addiction. Jerry talks about his personal experiences of coping with these feelings by turning to alcohol and finding fellow misfits who shared his sense of alienation.
He reflects on the delusions that come with alcoholism, like chasing an elusive good time and constantly feeling like an outsider. But it's not all doom and gloom. Jerry also shares how he managed to readjust his perspective in recovery, finding genuine connections and contentment along the way. He offers insights on how others can do the same, making this episode a must-listen for anyone feeling lost in their journey to sobriety.
Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation that might just help you find your own path to connection.