One Day at a Time: A recovering addict shares practical wisdom
Ebook
Overview
Through testimonial, anecdote and scriptural reference, this book allows the reader to share in recovery from secret habits of all kinds- money, alcohol, smoking, eating, sex - and “shows rather than tells” how to avoid the traps of the modern world.
Justyn’s own story of addiction one of eye-wateringly large amounts of debt.
During three years of self-destruction through online gambling websites, Justyn lost a staggering 750 000 pounds, and as a result has had to sell his family’s home and possessions, and had lost his job as an insurance broker for Lloyds, as well as all of his savings.
He was left with nothing.But, as he shares how he managed to recover, Justyn imparts vital advice for anyone suffering with crippling addictions.
Justyn now works to help turn around the live of people who went through the same struggles as he did.
The chapters in his new book are short and thematic, ending with self-help questions and exercises to help people who struggle with addiction and gambling problems.
Help for those wrestling with addiction of all kinds, together with counsel for friends and families of addicts.
Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 10
About the Book 12
Part 1: Fundamentals (Steps 1 and 2)
Chapter 1: The Journey 17
Chapter 2: The Start Line 26
Chapter 3: Getting to Know You 30
Chapter 4: What is an Addiction? (Steps 1 and 2) 44
Chapter 5: Honesty without Masks 54
Chapter 6: Recognize it is a Spiritual Battle 73
Part 2: The Practical Stages of Recovery (Steps 3 to 9)
Chapter 7: “You Have Control” (Step 3) 88
Chapter 8: Moral Inventory and Resentments (Step 4) 94
Chapter 9: Confession and Removal (Steps 5 to 7) 104
Chapter 10: Making Amends (Steps 8 and 9) 111
Part 3: Preventing Relapse (Steps 10 to 12)
Chapter 11: The Maintenance Steps (Steps 10 and 11) 118
Chapter 12: Helping Others (Step 12) 128
Chapter 13: Dealing with the Addiction Voice 133
Chapter 14: How Can I Help an Addict, and What About Me? 141
Chapter 15: Alcohol 148
Chapter 16: Eating Disorders 156
Chapter 17: Pornography 161
Chapter 18: Compulsive Gambling 166
Chapter 19: Financial Addictions and Buying Disorders 171
Chapter 20: Social Media 176
Chapter 21: Recovery Partner 181
Chapter 22: Practical Advice 185
Part 4: Beware
Chapter 23: Beware of Secrets 192
Part 5: Living in the Light
Chapter 24: The Light of the World 220
Chapter 25: Journey’s End 224
Postscript 233
Resources 235
Product Details
- Title : One Day at a Time: A recovering addict shares practical wisdom
- Author: Larcombe, Justyn Rees
- Publisher: Monarch Books
- Publication Date: 2016
- ISBN: 9780857217196