Kin2 The Rapper — Recovery, Guidance To Overcome Addiction, Sobriety
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About Kin2 The Rapper — Recovery, Guidance To Overcome Addiction, Sobriety
A writer, a poet and a rapper who overcame addiction to alcohol and drugs in 2012. I’m very passionate about passing on the hope I have in absolute sobriety to all those struggling with addiction, most especially to substances. I’m inspired to share the love, the hope, the healing, the restoration, the growth and the redemption of Jesus with all every day. https://kin2therapper.com/
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HARD SEPTEMBER; In the following days, I’ll be sharing parts of my life that show the reader points where doors were opened to addiction, creeping inside my life and taking over, and how I finally got to realize recovery by the grace and absolute mercy of Jesus. Here is how I started drinking regularly, a brief genesis of it, but later posts will take you back to when I was a child. *** Drinking was my escape. At first, it brought me intense pleasure and joy. But by the end, it only brought pain. I started drinking regularly in September 2004 while I was at Aga Khan High School, doing my Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. Before that, my drinking was occasional and inconsistent. But everything changed that year when my cousin Ishta threw a house party at her place in Bugolobi. That night, I got my first real taste of Malibu and a few other gins and rums mixed together. I got drunk for the first time. It was the… https://kin2therapper.com/hard-september/
Here are some terms that make our recovery journey simpler and more fruitful if we have an idea about them— 1. Dry drunk 2. Sponsor 3. Denial 4. Admission of powerlessness- what does it mean in depth? 5. The freeing importance of telling another the exact nature of our wrongs 6. Codependency 7. Self-esteem 8. Owning up Having a general idea about these, or an in depth understanding will bless your recovery.
A SET ROAD: MY INEVITABLE SLIDE INTO ADDICTION – PART 2: ONE QUARTER, AT MOST TWO; When I got back to Kampala from Nairobi, it seemed like I had discovered a lost part of me. It also seemed like I had lost a part of me. When we rise to a higher level of awareness, we can never go back. Alcohol had raised me to a higher level of self-awareness in which I could tap into, to become more confident and less inhibited. This raising comes at a great cost. I participated more in casual talks with friends. Ironically, I was also more withdrawn. In such times, I found solace in writing poetry and listening to Tupac, plus playing the piano. School lost meaning to me at this time. I skipped many classes. In the library, I would not study but either check my Facebook or find something to talk about with others that were in the same space as me; waiting for Fridays to go out at Garden City to drink again, chasing the thrill. There was a… https://kin2therapper.com/one-quarter/
A SET ROAD: MY INEVITABLE SLIDE INTO ADDICTION – PART 1: THE ONE ABOUT THE OLYMPICS; “On the bus back from Nairobi. I am seated behind in the red.” As I am penning this, I wonder, where can I start? There are many details I’d love to share about how it was inevitable to get addicted, and the events that unfolded. I’ll jump straight to September 2004, where I started drinking regularly. I had gone to attend the Aga Khan High School Olympics in Nairobi, Kenya. It was a week-long event where the several Aga Khan schools in the region competed against each other. I was on the basketball team of my school. On Thursday evening, towards the end of the weeklong event, after a day of playing, we went to a supermarket, my friends and I. I remember walking into the alcohol section of the supermarket. Glancing at a quarter of Safari Cane liquor, I bought it then went back to where we were staying; the YMCA in Nairobi. I… https://kin2therapper.com/my-inevitable-slide/
BREAKTHROUGH WHEN IT COMES TO SOMEONE YOU DEEPLY LOVE; As I was talking to someone, it struck me that there are countless ways to break through and support recovery for someone you deeply love—whether a spouse, child, parent, or anyone close to your heart. I shared with her that it’s about sowing a seed. That seed may grow to fruition in a week or take years, but the act of planting it is what matters. Most people think of only two or three ways to help someone they love: therapy, rehab, or tough love. However, there are many other approaches that can foster breakthroughs in recovery. One effective way is sharing a book—perhaps a biography of someone who struggled with addiction and overcame it, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, or similar resources. Such literature can speak volumes, breaking down the defenses that often arise in direct conversations. I personally remember reading literature from Alcoholics Anonymous while I was still drinking. My cousin Juko brought them home, and they immediately piqued my interest. Those books planted a seed in me that eventually grew into a full harvest of transformation. Another approach is sharing a movie or recommending one. This could be done subtly, avoiding any unnecessary tension. Similarly, sharing a YouTube video related to healing—whether about self-esteem, psychology, or personal growth—can also be impactful. It doesn’t always have to focus specifically on addiction. A simple yet powerful gesture is giving them a daily hug and telling them they are loved and appreciated. This works on two levels: it lowers defenses within you and within them. When defenses are lowered, empathy and love have the space to flow into the relationship. Building trust is another vital step. Engage in friendly, nonjudgmental conversations without directly or indirectly referencing their struggles with addiction. This creates a foundation of trust, which is essential in helping someone overcome their challenges. Additionally, be mindful of how you share their struggles with others. There’s a significant difference between confiding in a trusted few and making them the “talk of the town.” When a struggling individual hears they’ve become the subject of gossip, it can reinforce their denial. Finally, consider involving wise third parties. By “wise,” I don’t necessarily mean trained professionals but rather individuals with relevant experience. Addiction is often a symptom of deeper issues—perhaps past trauma, such as sexual abuse. Someone who has gone through a similar experience may offer invaluable support. This doesn’t have to be someone who has overcome addiction; discernment and patience are key when choosing the right person to involve. These are just some of the ways to inspire breakthroughs in recovery for someone you love.
If we sit down and study, analyze and try to connect the dots why we relapsed, we discover that we tried to go that journey alone and tried to surmount the urge in our own power. Pride held us back from rallying support… When you feel like you are about to do something you’ll regret, call someone and pray about it… Share how vulnerable you are in that moment. There are rules of engagement that the strongest urges respect and are subject to. The strongest urge will bow out once one doesn’t give in to pride and calls another for support… But if they don’t, the urge has every right to take over… This is a key secret in healing and rising above addiction… Be blessed❤️
HOW YOUR GRACE LIFTED ME THROUGH; Lord, Thank You for taking me through today, I’m thankful, Your grace has lifted me through, so beautiful, I did not think I’d make it to write this, Here I am, mind flooded with so much peace, Hours ago, I did not feeling like posting anything, Now, I am just thankful for the joy You bring. Your grace has lifted me through, Your grace has stood me true, Your grace has kept me sober, Your grace has kept my order, Your grace is like an eagle, That has carried me, an eaglet, To soar far above the emptiness I felt, To rise, act right, have no regret. Thank You, Your grace has lifted me through. https://kin2therapper.com/lifted-me/
RECOVERY OPTIONS; Let’s discuss recovery options. The first thing that comes to mind with those that want to help loved ones struggling with addiction is rehab. Rehab in most cases should be the last resort unless the health of that person struggling with addiction has gotten too bad- in this case, it’s more of a lifesaving intervention than a way for them to recover. Keeping them somewhere so their bodies can recuperate. Let’s talk about recovery options, with rehab being the last resort. The first recovery option is growing in love (non-judgement). This works best when it comes to those around the person who is struggling with addiction. They can take the person to rehab and that person gets well, but when they return to the same critical environment, they relapse. Seeing addiction as a disease breaks down the walls of judgement. Many of the people that are struggling with addiction don’t want to be struggling with it but are powerless over it. Would you judge someone for getting cancer? No, you would have compassion on them. Growing in love also means deeply understanding your role and owning up to it in enabling the person who struggling with addiction. Most times, when the enabler sorts their side, it rubs off onto the person struggling with addiction well into their recovery. Those that struggle with addiction have many secrets. We easily walk away from judgmental people. In most cases, these are the people who are closest to us. They never intend to be judgmental but because they are so close to the situation, they never see things clearly. This brings me to the second recovery option. A third party. A third party in this case could be a therapist, or a person in recovery that both of you respect. Or a third party in this case can be the support of a group of people, for example, Alcoholics Anonymous. The benefits of getting a third party works wonders in breaking someone out denial. People that struggle with addiction oft times feel alone and feel that no one is like them or has experienced what they have experienced. Gathering with like minds and sharing breaks a person out of denial in most cases. The third recovery option is the use of media. Movies’ films, documentaries, shows etc and literature. This will flood the person who is struggling with addiction with information that will increase their awareness. The thing that bothers most alcoholics is the mentality that maybe one day, they will drink normally again. This thinking is debunked using this recovery option. The fourth recovery option, which should’ve been the first is God. Truth be told, one cannot walk this recovery journey and progress on it without the grace of God. There are many graces we need in recovery- the grace to forgive ourselves and others, the grace to stay sober, the grace to get deep insights and revelations, the grace to renew our minds and drop old toxic thinking habits… Only God can provide those graces when we ask Him. In active addiction, most of us resent God. We perceive Him as being unfair and unloving, and being a punisher. Progress in recovery is made when how we perceive God changes and flows into everything we are and do. Personally, I see God as Love. Love never fails to forgive no matter the wrong done. That displaces the fear of punishment. When I stop fearing punishment, then I can do things right. Involving God means becoming prayerful. To break any addiction, prayer has to be deeply involved- most especially the sexual addiction ie porn, masturbation etc. There’s keeping away and avoiding which is initially good and there’s the truly being set free- when the strong cravings or lusts are dealt with from within. Only prayer can lead you to the latter. The fifth recovery option is the 12 Step program. Using these steps to direct the path of one’s recovery can establish a strong foundation for one’s recovery. These are some of the recovery options I can think about for now and they should all be considered before someone is referred to a rehab- unless their health situation is really bad.
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A person in recovery is often encouraged to give themselves time before getting into an intimate relationship for several key reasons: 1. Emotional Stability Comes First Early recovery is an emotionally intense period. You're learning how to live life without substances, facing past trauma, building self-awareness, and learning how to manage emotions without numbing out. Jumping into a relationship during this fragile time can distract from the deep inner work that’s needed — or worse, trigger emotional upheaval that jeopardizes sobriety. 2. Dependency Can Shift Addiction is often rooted in patterns of unhealthy dependency. In early recovery, there's a real risk of shifting that dependency from substances to a person — seeking validation, comfort, or escape through the relationship instead of through inner healing and support networks. 3. Recovery Identity Needs to Form A person in early recovery is still figuring out who they are without the substance. It takes time to develop a stable sense of self, values, boundaries, and life direction. Getting into a relationship too soon can blur that identity, making it harder to stand strong on your own two feet. 4. Relationships Bring Emotional Triggers Intimacy can bring up fears of rejection, abandonment, inadequacy, and control — all of which can be triggering for someone in early recovery. Without solid coping tools and self-awareness, those triggers can lead to relapse. 5. You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have Healthy relationships require emotional availability, honesty, patience, and trust. If someone is still healing from active addiction, they may not be in a place to give or receive those things fully. Giving yourself time allows you to grow into the kind of person who can show up well for yourself and someone else. 6. Recovery Must Be the Priority Early recovery demands time and focus — meetings, therapy, sponsor check-ins, rebuilding life. A relationship, especially a new one, can unintentionally shift that focus. When recovery isn’t the foundation, everything else — including the relationship — is at risk. In many fellowships, the guidance to wait at least a year before starting a new relationship isn't a rigid rule, but a wisdom-based suggestion grounded in countless lived experiences. People who take that time often find they attract healthier partners and form more stable, honest, and lasting connections — because they're rooted in wholeness, not woundedness. ChatGPT