Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Step 9: A Step Towards Cleansing
Step 9: A Step Towards Cleansing
Step 9: A Step Towards Cleansing
Friday 30th September 2022
Discover how Step 9 in addiction recovery, focusing on forgiveness, can lead to profound healing with Dr. Jacques de Broekert.
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Step 9: Embracing Forgiveness in Addiction Recovery
But forgiveness is not about forgetting, it's not about pretending like you're forgetting and, most importantly, the person that you're forgiving doesn't get away with anything if you, in your step nine, are approaching somebody and saying: hey, I'm really sorry that I did this and I want you to know how much I know that's wrong now in my recovery, and I've learned from that.
What if the key to healing lies in the act of forgiveness? In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert takes a deep dive into Step 9 of addiction recovery. This step is all about facing your past wrongdoings head-on and making amends, which can be one of the toughest but most transformative parts of the journey. Dr.
Jacques kicks things off with a poignant story about a young girl named Sarah, whose life was deeply affected by her mother's addiction. This sets the stage for a broader discussion on how addiction ripples through families, leaving scars that only forgiveness can begin to heal. Throughout the episode, Dr. Jacques underscores that forgiveness isn't about erasing the past or pretending it didn't happen. Instead, it's about accepting responsibility and offering sincere apologies to those who have been hurt.
He shares powerful anecdotes, including the story of a man on death row who found peace and transformation through forgiveness. Dr. Jacques emphasizes that Step 9 is an opportunity to reclaim the 'gift of anger' passed down by addiction and turn it into a force for positive change. By walking the path of recovery with conviction and embracing forgiveness, you can make significant strides towards cleansing and rebuilding your life.