Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
The Prodigal Child
The Prodigal Child
The Prodigal Child
Thursday 25th August 2022
Dr. Jacques explores the parable of the lost son to discuss forgiveness, responsibility, and recovery from addiction in this insightful episode.
23 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
Supportive
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
120 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!The Prodigal Child: Lessons on Forgiveness and Responsibility in Addiction Recovery
That forgiving father, that forgiving parent, the mother, the father, whoever it is, that's forgiving you... when you come back, if you are the prodigal and you do return, you can be and will be accepted with open arms and embraced.
Have you ever felt like the prodigal child, lost and seeking a way back? In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert takes a fresh look at the parable of the lost son, offering a unique perspective on its relevance to addiction recovery. The familiar story of a young man squandering his inheritance on reckless living provides a powerful metaphor for understanding addiction and the journey to sobriety. Dr.
Jacques dives into the father's response—choosing not to chase after his son but instead welcoming him back with open arms. This approach, he explains, highlights the crucial difference between enabling and forgiveness. Enabling involves supporting destructive behavior, while forgiveness means accepting past mistakes and allowing individuals to make their own choices moving forward. It's a delicate balance that many loved ones of addicts struggle with, but Dr.
Jacques emphasizes that true healing begins when the addict takes responsibility for their actions. Another key theme is the concept of epiphany—a moment of clarity that many in recovery experience, realizing they can no longer continue down the path of addiction. While this moment can be daunting, it is also a pivotal step towards seeking help and embracing change. Dr.
Jacques reassures listeners that finding a way out of addiction is always possible, though it may require external support and significant effort. He stresses the importance of acceptance and openness, encouraging those struggling with addiction to be honest about their battles and seek help without shame. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of forgiveness, responsibility, and the journey towards recovery, offering hope and encouragement to anyone affected by addiction.