Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 13: Processing Grief Pt. 1
Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 13: Processing Grief Pt. 1
Above & Beyond Recovery Podcast Episode 13: Processing Grief Pt. 1
Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Discover Randy's journey through grief and addiction on Above & Beyond Recovery. Learn how understanding grief can aid in overcoming addiction.
21 minutes
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Healing
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Get the buttons here!Grief and Addiction: Randy's Journey of Healing and Understanding
The whole purpose of grief is not to run away from it, it's to develop a relationship with it because when grief, the gorilla first shows up, it's a real gorilla and it's dangerous and it's frightening and it's terrifying.
How do you cope with the heavy burden of grief while battling addiction? In this poignant episode of Above & Beyond Recovery, Randy from Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge opens up about his personal experiences with grief, including the heart-wrenching loss of his wife and best friend. This isn't just a tale of sorrow but a deep dive into how grief intertwines with addiction, creating a complex web that's hard to escape.
Randy sheds light on why understanding grief's vocabulary is crucial and how differentiating between grief and bereavement can aid in recovery. He emphasizes that grief is not just an emotion but 'love's shadow', and the more we accumulate, the harder it becomes to love fully. Randy uses vivid metaphors, comparing grief to a gorilla that we must learn to coexist with rather than flee from.
He discusses how unresolved grief can lead to long-term suffering and how addiction often becomes a coping mechanism, creating a vicious cycle. But there's hope. By developing a relationship with grief and understanding its nuances, one can break free from this cycle. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
It offers valuable insights into the importance of addressing grief as part of the recovery process, making it an essential resource for anyone on this challenging journey.