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Step One and Step Nine
Step One and Step Nine
Step One and Step Nine
Friday 18th October 2024
Carlos shares his transformative journey through ACA, focusing on the importance of Step One and Step Nine in overcoming childhood trauma.
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Episode Overview
- Carlos shares his journey from spiritual, emotional, and physical turmoil to recovery.
- The importance of Step One: admitting powerlessness over the effects of alcoholism or family dysfunction.
- Step Nine focuses on making amends, both to others and oneself.
- The role of neuroplasticity in fostering change through repetition.
- The significance of self-love and inner family work in the healing process.
"We realise we never really had the power to change anyone, especially those we grew up with."
Carlos takes you on a heartfelt journey through his recovery from growing up in an alcoholic and dysfunctional family. In this episode, he shares his experiences with the ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) program, focusing on the importance of Step One and Step Nine. Carlos opens up about his struggles with spiritual, emotional, and physical issues that led him to ACA, and how the program's steps have helped him transform his life.
He recounts his initial scepticism and confusion, which eventually gave way to understanding and acceptance as he continued to work the steps. Through personal anecdotes, Carlos explains how surrendering to powerlessness and making amends have been pivotal in his healing process. His candid reflections on neuroplasticity and the power of repetition in fostering change are both enlightening and relatable.
Carlos also highlights the significance of making amends not just to others, but to oneself, emphasising the importance of self-love and inner family work. This episode is a touching testament to the power of recovery and the ongoing journey towards self-acceptance. Whether you're new to ACA or a seasoned member, Carlos' story offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone on the path to healing.