Emotional Sobriety and Healing with Melinda Dixon
Episode Overview
Understanding and healing core wounds is crucial for emotional sobriety. Community support plays a significant role in recovery. Emotional regulation helps in building meaningful relationships. ACA offers a unique approach to addressing issues from dysfunctional families. Sobriety can lead to deeper connections and a more fulfilling life.
I was never broken. I just needed to learn a lot of things that I never learned because my parents were doing the best they could.
In this heartfelt episode of gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast, host Steve Martin-Bennet marks an impressive 1,186 days of sobriety and brings on Melinda Dixon, a dedicated member of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA). Melinda dives into her journey towards emotional sobriety and how ACA has been a transformative force in her life. She shares the importance of understanding one's core wounds and the role of emotional regulation through community and human connection.
Melinda's story is both raw and inspiring, shedding light on how emotional sobriety can lead to deeper, more meaningful relationships. The episode also touches on the unique challenges and triumphs of being sober in the LGBT+ community, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating similar paths. With anecdotes about her own struggles and victories, Melinda offers hope and practical advice for those looking to heal from their past and build a brighter future.
If you're seeking a powerful conversation about recovery, identity, and emotional growth, this episode is for you.