John Clark
John Clark
Things I wish I had known earlier.
Things I wish I had known earlier.
Things I wish I had known earlier.
Friday 3rd December 2021
John Clark shares early recovery insights, emphasizing emotional processing and growth through mistakes. A must-listen for anyone on a recovery journey.
16 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
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Author:
John Clark
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Early Recovery Realities: John Clark's Lessons from the Trenches
When we embrace our past and learn how to see it in a new way, it opens new doors for the future.
Imagine having the chance to give your younger self some much-needed advice. In this episode of 'Forest Fires', John Clark dives into the raw and real moments of his early recovery journey. He opens up about the misconceptions he had when he first walked into recovery meetings, thinking that just showing up would be enough to banish his cravings. Spoiler alert: it wasn't that simple. John shares how he learned the hard way that recovery requires more than just abstinence.
It demands time, effort, and a willingness to unlearn years of unhealthy coping mechanisms. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and processing emotions. Without this crucial step, he warns, emotions can build up and eventually explode in destructive ways. Through candid anecdotes, John reveals how he went from feeling like a complete failure to finding purpose and meaning in helping others on their recovery paths.
He underscores the significance of learning from mistakes and growing through them, rather than being defeated by them. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone in the throes of early recovery or supporting someone who is. John's reflections offer a blend of hope, practical advice, and a reminder that it's okay to stumble as long as you keep moving forward.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that underscores the power of embracing your past to unlock a brighter future.