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The Recovery Course Session 12 – Not So Bad After All
The Recovery Course Session 12 – Not So Bad After All
The Recovery Course Session 12 – Not So Bad After All
Friday 20th March 2020
Learn how making amends can improve self-esteem and restore relationships in Session 12 of The Recovery Course.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Wounds: The Power of Making Amends in Recovery
As long as we dislike ourselves, the pressure to numb the guilt, the fear and the shame by using will always be there. But as we do good things, the accumulative effect is that we begin to feel a lot better about ourselves and the pressure to use decreases.
Imagine being on the brink of a significant breakthrough in your recovery journey, only to realize there's unfinished business with someone from your past. In this compelling episode of The Recovery Course, the spotlight is on Step 8: making amends. The host draws inspiration from Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:23-24, emphasizing the importance of mending relationships before seeking spiritual peace. This step is a crucial shift from focusing solely on personal recovery to healing the bonds with those around us.
The episode delves into how early life experiences shape self-esteem, often leading those with addictive behaviors to struggle with feelings of guilt, fear, and shame. By taking actionable steps to do good and make amends, individuals can see a boost in their self-worth, reducing the urge to numb their emotions through addiction. A touching personal story about a lost friendship highlights the tragic consequences of unresolved conflicts and the transformative power of forgiveness.
The host leaves listeners with a thought-provoking question inspired by Stephen Levine: if you had just one phone call left, who would you reach out to, and what would you say? This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone looking to improve their self-esteem and repair broken relationships, offering practical advice and emotional support along the way.