Eric shares the third key to overcoming his addiction - helping others.
Talking Points:
- Addiction may have consumed you at one point, but walking close to another person while they make that journey can be the cement in your own recovery.
- If you have gone through an addiction and moved beyond it into recovery, you have an incredible opportunity to serve others. Not only do you have vital knowledge of what another person is going through, you can also spot the holes in the road.
- Finding purpose and helping others is a key to solidifying recovery. Look for those opportunities to help other people, especially those that are trying to climb to where you are.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How can helping someone else battle addiction actually help you? Give an example.
- Why can someone who has experienced addiction and recovery better help someone who has an addiction? Name one example.
- What does it mean to have purpose? Why is having purpose important for living a good life?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
