Remorse is NOT the Same As Readiness
About this episode
This episode discusses the difference between genuine remorse and the readiness to change in the context of addiction.
They’re Sorry… So Why Don’t They Change? Have you ever had someone apologize after drinking, using, lying, disappearing, embarrassing you, or breaking trust — and they seemed completely sincere? They cried. They promised. They said, “I’ll never do that again.” And then… it happened again. In this video, we’re talking about why someone can be genuinely sorry and truly mean it in the moment, but still not be ready to change. With addiction, the person may not always be lying to you. Sometimes they’re believing the lie addiction is telling them: “This time will be different.” Remorse is real. But remorse is not the same as readiness. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of apology, hope, disappointment, and repeated behavior, this video will help you understand what’s really going on. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Examples of Change Talk: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/change-talk-examples Denial Breakthrough Intensive: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/change-talk-examples Book a Strategy Session: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations
People in this episode
Host: Amber Hollingsworth
Topics covered
- addiction
- remorse
- readiness to change
- apology cycle
- trust
- behavior change
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