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We all carry a deep longing within us. And as different as our innermost desires may be, they are often an expression of our longing for acceptance, self-worth and identity. Ringo knows these feelings too. But instead of dealing with them more deeply, he finds quick answers in drug use. At least for a short time. Then he needs the next dose, the next shot. "It's an eternal search without finding," is how Ringo describes his drug addiction today. Here he tells how he managed to free himself from it. Rose de Jesus is only two years old when her father leaves her. The native Filipino returns to his homeland and leaves behind a traumatized daughter. The longing for a healthy relationship with her father lasts into adulthood. But when Rose de Jesus finally finds him again, she realizes that he cannot give her the answers she longs for. Christopher Gerz leads a double life for a long time: at home he is a loving husband and father of three children, outside he is a bon vivant and Casanova. His need for self-affirmation culminates in numerous affairs and infidelities. But then Christopher Gerz has a dream that shakes him deeply. He confesses everything to his wife. Here he tells us how things are going for him and his marriage today. #Longing #Identity #Answers This article from the Talkwerk series is a donation-funded production by ERF - The Meaningful Broadcaster. Watch entire shows: http://www.erfjess.de Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/erf_jess Become our subscriber on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkwerk?_t=8... Just test your faith: http://www.jesus-experiment.de Do you like this show? Then get your friends excited about it! Become our ambassador and receive great giveaways to give away: http://www.erf.de/botschafter