From the Founder: Real Conversations About Recovery
“Sometimes people are just… they’re so damaged, it’s only somebody that’s been through something similar to them that they’re gonna listen to. They hear that story and think, ‘That guy’s a lot like me. Maybe I could trust him a little bit.’ And that cracks open the door.
But until that happens, we’re trapped in this story of ‘this was done to me.’ We don’t want to be victims, but yet we are.
If somebody comes to me a victim and leaves as a victim, I see that as a failure on my part.”
— Jason Chane, Founder of Augustine Recovery
For many men, the hardest part of recovery is not getting sober. It is learning how to trust, how to relate, and how to see themselves differently. At Augustine Recovery, Jason Chane has observed that men often arrive deeply guarded, shaped by trauma and past experiences that taught them to rely on no one. In this video, he explains why identification with someone who has lived a similar story is often the first moment real change becomes possible. That moment does not solve everything, but it opens the door to responsibility, connection, and long-term recovery.
Why Moving Beyond the Victim Mindset Is Critical for Long-Term Recovery for Men
Long-term recovery for men requires more than acknowledging what happened in the past. Many men struggling with addiction carry a victim narrative that, while rooted in real experiences, can keep them stuck. When pain becomes identity, growth is limited. Trauma-informed addiction treatment helps men recognize what happened without allowing it to define who they are. Through peer connection, accountability, and structured therapy, men can begin to move out of survival mode and into ownership of their recovery. This shift is essential for relapse prevention, emotional stability, and building a life that is not governed by old wounds.
If you or someone you love feels stuck in recovery, unable to move forward despite sobriety, deeper work may be needed. Augustine Recovery offers long-term, trauma-informed addiction treatment for men in Florida, designed to help men move beyond victimhood and into lasting recovery. Speak with our admissions team to learn whether our program is the right next step.
