From Rock Bottom to Redemption: The Hard Truth About Healing with George Brooks
What if everything you believed about healing, addiction, and mental health was wrong? George Brooks, the CEO of Meta Association and founder of Meta Mentoring Mindset & Coaching, has been through it all—childhood trauma, addiction, toxic relationships, and self-destruction.
After a decade-long cocaine addiction and hitting rock bottom, he realized something powerful: healing isn't about knowing what to do—it's about doing it.
George shares brutal truths about recovery, personal growth, and self-mastery in this conversation. If you're ready to stop making excuses and start taking control of your life, keep reading.
Addiction Isn't the Problem—It's a Response to Unresolved Pain
Most people assume addiction is the issue. George disagrees. He believes addiction is a coping mechanism for deeper trauma.
"If you don't deal with your trauma, it will manifest in ways you don't expect—substance abuse, toxic relationships, self-destruction." – George Brooks.
The real question isn't "Why are you addicted?" It's "What pain are you trying to numb?" Until you face that, the cycle continues.
Breaking the Cycle of Self-Destruction
✔ Acknowledge the pain—stop running from it.
✔ Recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms.
✔ Seek help, but do the work outside of therapy.
✔ Take full responsibility for your healing.
Healing Takes More Than Therapy—It Takes Action
Therapy is a tool, but it's not a magic fix. George emphasizes that healing happens in the day-to-day decisions you make.
"Therapy is not a magic fix. You have to put in the work outside of the sessions. That's where real healing happens." – George Brooks
What Real Healing Looks Like:
✅ Setting boundaries with toxic people—even family.
✅ Facing your emotions instead of numbing them.
✅ Practicing self-discipline—not just self-care.
✅ Changing your environment if it's holding you back.
The Power of Accountability & Self-Respect
One of the most brutal truths about healing? You have to stop blaming others.
"Victimhood will keep you stuck forever. Accountability is the first step to freedom." – George Brooks.
Healing starts when you realize no one is coming to save you. You have to do the work yourself.
Ways to Take Back Control of Your Life:
✔ Stop waiting for the "right time" to change—start now.
✔ Take ownership of your past mistakes without shame.
✔ Surround yourself with people who challenge you to grow.
✔ Set non-negotiable standards for how you treat yourself.
It's Time to Stop Making Excuses
If you're waiting for someone to fix your life, you'll be waiting forever. Healing is a choice. It's not easy, but it's worth it.
💬 What's one step you're taking today to take back control? Drop a comment below! 👇
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