Guiding Light
Guiding Light
"Where do we get our 'Okay-ness' from?"
"Where do we get our 'Okay-ness' from?"
"Where do we get our 'Okay-ness' from?"
Thursday 30th June 2022
Hear Victor's inspiring story on 'Casting Light' as he discusses recovery, therapy, and reclaiming self-worth with Dan and Debbie.
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Victor's Journey: Finding Worthiness Beyond Sobriety
There are people that genuinely have mental health. You know, on a level from one to they disturb me at about a, two or three, because they would disturb anybody you know.
Victor has been sober for four years, but his path to recovery hasn't been a straight line. In this episode of Casting Light, Dan and Debbie sit down with Victor to hear about his intense mental health crisis that had him bedridden for 18 days and contemplating suicide. A welfare check by local police led him to a crisis residential center, and eventually, he found his way to the Guiding Light Recovery program through a friend in a 12-step group.
Victor opens up about the benefits of therapy and how it helped him tackle the root causes of his struggles, going beyond just abstaining from alcohol. He discusses the concept of being a 'dry drunk'—someone who has stopped drinking but hasn't addressed the underlying issues that led to addiction in the first place. The conversation shifts to the idea of addiction as a pathological relationship with mood-altering experiences, rather than just substances.
The trio also delves into the idea of worthiness in sobriety. It's not about comparing yourself to others but about reclaiming your sense of self-worth and defining it on your own terms. Guiding Light's holistic approach to recovery is highlighted throughout the discussion, showcasing various methods that help individuals find their footing in sobriety.
This episode is packed with insights and personal anecdotes that make it a must-listen for anyone on the road to recovery or those wanting to understand the complexities of addiction and mental health. Tune in to hear Victor's inspiring story and learn how therapy and a supportive community can make all the difference.