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.

[michelekhayes]

Alfred - thank you for sharing your story.

[HardcoreRecovery]

We are never alone! Great story, it's been a rollercoaster lately and videos like this do help.

[tekirkanat]

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.

[RockwellDulcimer]

powerful -- true -- satisfying -- and hopeful!!!! Thank you Alfred!!!!

[shorrtiewilliams]

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

[beardedcracker]

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.

[tamarahbernixe]

All the little people in the front ❤❤❤

[dimitarkostov]

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.