Guiding Light
Guiding Light
"Rock Bottom was My Mother Sobbing on Her Knees, Begging Me to Get Help"
"Rock Bottom was My Mother Sobbing on Her Knees, Begging Me to Get Help"
"Rock Bottom was My Mother Sobbing on Her Knees, Begging Me to Get Help"
Thursday 16th December 2021
Victor shares his emotional journey from alcoholism to recovery, spurred by a heartfelt family intervention and Guiding Light's free rehab program.
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Victor's Turning Point: A Mother's Plea and the Path to Sobriety
Guiding Light really taught me that vulnerability does not equal weakness. And yeah, I'm smart enough to read between the lines like, oh, that's a fun phrase, yeah, that makes sense to me, that works well on a slogan, but now I live it and it's a much different way.
Imagine hitting rock bottom and realizing that your family's tears might be the only thing to save you. That's exactly what happened to Victor, whose story unfolds in this heartfelt episode of 'Casting Light'. Four years ago, Victor found himself at a crossroads, not by choice but because his family intervened. They begged him to seek help for his alcoholism, and despite his initial resistance, their love and desperation broke through his defenses. The turning point?
Learning that Guiding Light offered free rehab services. No more excuses, just a chance to change his life. In this episode, Dan and Debbie sit down with Victor to unpack his emotional journey from denial to recovery. They discuss the powerful role of family support and how vulnerability can be a strength, not a weakness. Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, this episode shines a light on the transformative power of love and selflessness in the battle against addiction.
Perfect for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one, this episode offers hope, understanding, and a testament to the impact of community support.