RBJ27-Finding Serenity When Someone You Love Is Battling Addiction Roberto Mayer - Resilience Brilliance

In this candid conversation, host Jena Taylor sits down with Brazilian IT veteran and author Roberto Meyer to explore how mutual support groups and the timeless Serenity Prayer can become lifelines for families facing addiction. Roberto shares his unlikely path from early micro‑computer programming to writing "Seven Keys to the Serenity Prayer," a book born from years of collaboration with Fr. Harold Rum, the Jesuit pioneer of Brazil's support‑group movement. He recounts the personal turmoil of stepping into a second marriage and supporting a stepdaughter battling addiction, describing the isolation, stigma, and confusion that often accompany such crises. Through his experience, Roberto illustrates how joining groups like Alcoholics Anonymous transforms despair into a shared health‑focused journey, offering practical tools for deciding on rehab, medication, and daily coping strategies. The dialogue delves into the universal origins of the Serenity Prayer, its adoption by worldwide recovery communities, and its relevance beyond religious boundaries—even for atheists. Roberto explains the prayer’s core insight: distinguishing what we can change from what we must accept, and how this mindset fuels resilience across any life challenge. Listeners also learn about the upcoming English edition of his book, available soon on Amazon, and are directed to his website robmeyer.com for a trove of resources, stories, and further reading. This episode equips anyone caring for an addicted loved one with hope, actionable advice, and a reminder that, as Roberto says, "this too shall pass" when we find the right support and embrace serenity.

Categories: Health and Mental Wellness