The Light That Comes From Darkness - Rabbi Shua Naparstek on Addiction, Recovery, and Faith

In this deeply honest conversation, Rabbi Shua Naparstek, LMSW shares his journey through childhood trauma, addiction, recovery, and the long process of learning to live with openness instead of shame. He speaks about how addiction distorted his self-image, how getting help began with painful honesty, and how recovery became a path toward rebuilding his relationship with himself, his wife, his family, and Hashem.Rabbi Shua also reflects on therapy, EMDR, Chassidus, parenting, marriage, and the spiritual work of transforming darkness into light. With warmth and humility, he describes recovery not as a finished destination, but as an ongoing relationship—with God, with others, and with the wounded parts of ourselves that still need care.