The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Transitions (Episode 5)
Transitions (Episode 5)
Transitions (Episode 5)
Sunday 16th June 2024
Discover how addiction stems from unmet needs for love, safety, and belonging, and explore the journey to recovery with community and compassion.
8 minutes
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
Encouraging
Healing
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often starts as an attempt to meet unmet needs for love, safety, and belonging.
- Recovery requires compassion, patience, and community support.
- Personal transformation is challenging but achievable with the right support.
- Christian spirituality and psychological insights can aid in recovery.
- Self-love and acceptance are crucial for healing.
Addiction was a means to soften that, to escape from that feeling of not belonging, not being safe, not being loved
Ever wondered why addiction takes hold and how one can break free? This episode of Relational Recovery dives into the heart of these questions. Hosts West Thompson and Austin Hill engage in a heartfelt discussion about the deep-seated needs for love, safety, and belonging that often drive addictive behaviours. They explore how addiction can start as a misguided attempt to meet these needs and the challenging yet rewarding journey towards recovery.
The episode touches on the importance of community and compassion in this transition, emphasising that change is hard but achievable with the right support. The hosts also reflect on personal experiences and share stories from their community at The Refuge Ministry, offering a blend of Christian spirituality and psychological insights.
Whether you're at the beginning of your recovery journey or have been battling addiction for years, this episode provides valuable perspectives and hope for a better way to meet your needs without self-destructive behaviours. Tune in for an honest, compassionate conversation that could spark your own path to healing.