Today I Have Hope: Addiction & Recovery | Alfred Clapp | TEDxStroudsRun
In addiction & recovery, what does it mean to have hope? Presenter Alfred Clapp says: "I went from being alone to having relationships with other addicts and with those in the world around me. I was no longer afraid. Each day I make a choice: Do I wish to be alone, or do I wish to be a part of the world bigger than my total self-centeredness. You either are me, know me, or your life has been affected by me without your permission. Your love may be the only thing that will keep me alive!”
Bio: Alfred is son and a brother. He became an addict. He found recovery and became a husband, a foster parent and a father.
Alfred is son and a brother. He became an addict. He found recovery and became a husband, a foster parent and a father. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Alfred - thank you for sharing your story.
That was a very powerful speech. What shook me was your metaphor with the 'Life Book' - something which I could completely relate to growing up and which had its toll on me as a teenager. Thank you for reassuring me that a person can always connect with the world if he or she makes the first step.
I delayed watching the video until I found a suitable time and place because I knew that I would cry :) Thank you for sharing your story. It was great to see you and your wonderful kids again, too! I wish we could spend more time with you.
powerful -- true -- satisfying -- and hopeful!!!! Thank you Alfred!!!!
All the little people in the front ❤❤❤
i like to listen to people and see what they was going through when they had to recovery and get there selfs together. And i love the fact that im learning alot about recovery and how it treats you so well and i love the fact it is a vwey good thing that im very learning from
Alfred is one of the most loving people I've ever came in contact with through out my life he has helped me to see change is possible and just make it happen without having him there I don't think I'd made it the other side. The world needs more men like Alfred. I have no words to say how thankful I am that I've been blessed to met this man I love ya buddy.
@wiccansita
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What were the meetings he referenced? Is there a website for others to join?
@beardedcracker235
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Besides AA or NA meetings I'm not sure what your asking about. As far as a website they have one showing every local meeting in the area and only requirement for membership is being sick and wanting to get better. Sometimes just being sick is enough and the rest will follow.