In this episode of the Awake in Sober podcast, Jeremy and his mother discuss their experiences with recovery and their faith in Christ. They also talk about the importance of finding a supportive community and the power of surrendering to God. The conversation touches on topics such as addiction, codependency, fear, and unconditional love. Through their stories, they highlight the transformative power of recovery and the importance of trusting in a higher power. In this conversation, Val shares her experience as a family member of individuals struggling with addiction and how Al-Anon has helped her in her own recovery journey. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, not taking things personally, and focusing on her own well-being. Val emphasizes the role of faith and spirituality in her recovery and the importance of sharing her experience, strength, and hope with others. The conversation highlights the impact of addiction on families and the need for family members to work on their own individual programs.

 

A mainstay of our recovery stories is being completely honest with our support teams but, most importantly, honest with ourselves. How do we do that?

The answer is simple: we journal about our experiences, ideas, and goals. If you are anything like us, that means you journal A LOT and take a bunch of notes, so don't you deserve a great writing instrument?

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts
04:03 Humor and Laughter in Recovery
08:09 Uplifting Moments in Recovery
11:51 Family Dynamics and Light-hearted Moments
15:20 A Turning Point in Recovery
16:16 Letting Go and Finding Freedom
17:05 The Power of Supportive Communities
17:44 A Life-Changing Moment in Recovery
18:40 Embracing Surrender and Trust
19:38 The Transformative Power of Recovery
20:34 Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace
21:29 Healing from Past Wounds
22:58 Breaking Free from Codependency
23:46 The Journey to Faith and Contentment
25:12 The Power of Surrender and Trust
26:40 Discovering Unconditional Love
28:49 Practical Tools for Letting Go
29:28 The Intersection of Recovery and Faith
31:00 Finding a Church and Deepening Faith
32:26 The Power of Sharing and Healing
33:24 Setting Boundaries and Focusing on Self-Care
35:14 Discovering Self-Identity and Personal Growth
36:50 The Importance of Loving Others Where They Are
38:05 The Impact of Al-Anon on Family Members
41:46 The Power of Letting Go and Not Taking Things Personally
42:30 The Three P's: Pause, Pray, and Proceed
48:10 Sharing Experience, Strength, and Hope
54:43 The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Recovery
56:03 Trusting in God's Guidance
 
Sound Bites

• "That's what crushed me. Million little miracles, the name of the song."


• "He's been sober since that day. So that's how I got there."


• "I think the two of them happened at the perfect time. I think God knew what he was doing."


• "I really thought of it like that."


• "I'm Val. Everybody was like, what's happening?"


• "Helping them is you love them where they are and not where I want them to be."