#146 | Your Concept of a Higher Power | Diana's Story

Early on in recovery, we learn just how sick we are. Hopefully, we also learn that its not our fault and that we don't have to stay that way. But a big pill to swallow can often be this idea of a higher power. What does it mean to have your own concept of a higher power? And why is it important to getting and staying sober? In this episode, the boys get into this sometimes controversial topic. 

 

This week's topic was inspired by an amazing warstory from Diana. Diana grew up in a house with two alcoholic parents. It took her a long time to learn just how dysfunctional things at home really were but when she did, she turned to substances to change the way she felt. Things escalated quickly, and before too long, Diana would find herself weening off one addiction by amplifying others. 

 

It wasn't until she surrendered and let go that she began her road of recovery. Tune in to hear her talk about her journey of letting go of a "church god" to come up with a concept that worked for her and helped her to stay sober. Today, recovery principles and recovery disciplines come first. 

 

Thank you Diana for sharing your story!

 

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Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/ 

 

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Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings 

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Refuge Recovery website

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health services 

1-800-662-HELP 

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 

 

Suicide prevention hotline 

1-800-273-8255

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

 

Domestic Violence hotline 

1-800-799-SAFE 

https://www.thehotline.org/ 

 

National Human Trafficking hotline

1-888-373-7888

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More information about Human Trafficking within the trucking community can be found here:

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