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Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection

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  • "Pathfinder" - Share by Normand

"Pathfinder" - Share by Normand

Saturday 5th August 2023

Normand shares his inspiring journey from addiction to purpose through sponsorship in this episode of 'Ashes To Rubies: Addiction to Connection'.
25 minutes
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Empowering
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Normand's Path: From Addiction to Purpose Through Sponsorship

Episode Overview

  • Normand's initial reluctance to join a 12-step program and his eventual surrender to the process
  • The transformative nature of recovery through sponsorship and pathfinding
  • The importance of community, vulnerability, and seeking and providing support
  • Highlighting the possibility and healing found in recovery through shared experiences
  • Embracing a new sense of purpose and meaning through helping others navigate their own recoveries
Practical experience shows that nothing will so much ensure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. Sponsorship and pathfindership work when other activities fail. Carry this message to other alcoholics. You can help me. You can help when no one else can.
Imagine facing the battle of addiction and finding a way not just to survive, but to thrive. That's what Normand's story is all about. In this episode of 'Ashes To Rubies: Addiction to Connection', Normand shares his deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, and ultimately, finding purpose in helping others. Initially skeptical about joining a 12-step program, Normand's eventual embrace of the process highlights the power of surrender and the transformative nature of recovery.
His story is a beacon for those struggling, showing that there is hope and a path forward. Normand's experience with sponsorship and pathfinding isn't just about his own recovery; it's about the profound impact of community and connection. By opening up and sharing his vulnerabilities, he found a new sense of purpose in guiding others through their own recoveries. This episode underscores the importance of seeking help and being willing to provide support to others.
It's a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that through shared experiences, individuals can find hope and healing. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Normand's story offers invaluable insights and inspiration. His journey shows that with community, vulnerability, and support, anyone can transform their struggles into strengths. Tune in to hear how one man's path from addiction to purpose can light the way for others.
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