Exploring Emotional Pain: A Deep Dive into Personal Inventory
Episode Overview
Understand the importance of taking a personal inventory of emotions. Learn how emotional pain can fuel addictive behaviours. Explore practical tools like emotion wheels to identify and express emotions. Recognise red flags that indicate you're not fully addressing your issues. Value the role of friendship and support in the recovery process.
Heroin takes away the pain in my heart. It numbs all of my pain, emotionally and physically, so I can face another day
In episode 265 of the A2D - From Addict to Disciple podcast, David Hain takes you on an emotional journey through the story of Val, a man struggling with heroin addiction. This episode, titled 'Personal Inventory of Emotions', is part of the 'From Ashes to Destiny' curriculum and focuses on Step 10 of the 12 Steps: taking a personal inventory and promptly admitting wrongs. David's compassionate approach helps listeners understand the deep emotional pain that often fuels addiction.
Through Val's story, you'll explore questions about identifying and talking about your own emotional pain, the fear of failure in rehab, and the red flags that indicate you're not fully addressing your issues. David's use of emotion wheels and feeling wheels provides practical tools for digging deep into your emotions and finding the right words to express them. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of addressing emotional wounds to achieve lasting recovery.
Don't miss out on this heartfelt and insightful discussion.