Ronald Chapman
Ronald Chapman
Resistance is Futile: An Interview with Al
Resistance is Futile: An Interview with Al
Resistance is Futile: An Interview with Al
Monday 16th November 2020
Join Ronald Chapman as he talks with Al about his recovery journey, unexpected career shift, and the opioid crisis on Progressive Recovery.
17 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Al's Path to Recovery: Embracing Change and Unexpected Journeys
It's important for me to just keep being willing to change. I mean what we're dealing with right now with all these online meetings. That's the miracle of alcoholics anonymous, I want to say, but we have to keep looking.
Life has a funny way of pushing us towards growth, often when we least expect it. In this episode of Progressive Recovery, host Ronald Chapman sits down with Al, who shares his transformative journey through recovery. Al’s story begins with a sudden job loss at Barnes & Noble, a disruption that eventually led him to a surprising new role as a hospital chaplain in Birmingham, Alabama.
Al opens up about the challenges and unexpected turns that have shaped his path, emphasizing how crucial it is to stay open to change, even when it feels uncomfortable. His candid reflections on the opioid epidemic and its impact on his work with addicts offer a sobering yet hopeful perspective. Al’s message is clear: embracing change and being willing to grow are key components of recovery.
He shares how his resistance to change was overcome by life’s circumstances, leading him to profound personal growth. This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone on their own recovery journey, reminding us all that sometimes, the most unexpected paths can lead to the most rewarding destinations.