Jexi on Tradition 3: Creating an Inclusive Recovery Community
I think our program is more about addiction right than drugs, and we give information about how to stop using drugs with abstinence, because like we know for from experience, like when we try to you know, like, oh well, I'm only going to, you know, have free beers instead of eight beers.
What does it mean to truly welcome someone into a recovery community? In this episode of Podcast Recovery, Jexi opens up about the importance of Tradition 3, which states that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. With her clean date of 11/06/2012, Jexi shares her personal journey and the strength she's found in embracing this principle.
She emphasizes the need to prioritize newcomers, avoid judgment, and create a supportive environment for everyone, regardless of their background or the specifics of their addiction. The conversation also tackles the stigma around medication-assisted treatment and the necessity of accepting different recovery paths. Jexi believes that by adhering to Tradition 3, the recovery community can offer freedom, strength, and hope to all its members.
Tune in to hear her insights and join the conversation on fostering acceptance and unity in recovery.