Liv & Tiffany
Liv & Tiffany
013 "Real Alcoholics" and "Real Recovery"
013 "Real Alcoholics" and "Real Recovery"
013 "Real Alcoholics" and "Real Recovery"
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Liv and Tiffany discuss the harm of labels like 'real alcoholic' and 'real recovery', advocating for inclusivity and flexible recovery paths.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Labels: Embracing Individual Paths to Recovery
I think it pushes people away who maybe are on that end of gray area, gray area drinking, and I think that we are, we are causing people to say: well, I don't believe that I'm a real alcoholic. Yeah, you're not bad enough, right, go out and do some more drinking. And so, if I had decided, well, that means I need to go drink. Who knows where I'd be today, right, you know.
Ever felt boxed in by terms like 'real alcoholic' or 'real recovery'? Liv and Tiffany tackle these loaded labels head-on in this episode of Breaking Free Podcast. They dive into how such terms can alienate people seeking help and emphasize that recovery is a deeply personal journey. Liv and Tiffany challenge the idea that you need to hit 'rock bottom' or fit a certain mold for your struggles to be valid.
They argue that only the individual can truly assess their own relationship with alcohol, whether it's a 'grey area' drinking problem or a more severe alcohol use disorder. The hosts stress the importance of inclusivity and the need for diverse pathways to recovery, including harm reduction and other non-abstinence-based models. Their discussion aims to dismantle the shame often associated with not fitting into traditional recovery programs like AA.
Instead, they advocate for a more compassionate and flexible approach, celebrating the unique journeys of each person. This episode is a must-listen for anyone tired of rigid labels and looking for a more accepting and personalized path to healing.