The Ultimate 'Why' in Recovery: Love and Self-Acceptance
Episode Overview
Self-love is crucial for long-term sobriety. Meaningful relationships improve significantly in recovery. Perfectionism can be harmful; self-acceptance is key. Spirituality plays a significant role in healing. Recovery offers a chance to rebuild physically and emotionally.
At the end of the day, the only why is love because we have to love ourselves to stay in recovery
In this heartwarming episode of Remember Your Why, host Kristen chats with Michela, who joins from Treviso, Italy, to share her incredible journey of sobriety and recovery. Michela has been sober since 2001, and her story is one of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of love. She opens up about her relationships with alcohol, her family, and her faith, offering a deeply personal perspective on what it takes to stay sober for over two decades.
Michela's reflections on perfectionism, spirituality, and the importance of meaningful relationships are both touching and relatable. She candidly discusses the struggles she faced, including a battle with bulimia and anorexia, and how these experiences intertwined with her addiction. Her honesty about the physical and emotional toll of addiction, as well as the profound changes that come with recovery, provides a raw and authentic look into the recovery process.
One of the most poignant moments in the episode is when Michela talks about the importance of self-love in recovery. She explains that at the end of the day, the only 'why' that matters is love—love for oneself and for others. This episode is a testament to the strength and hope that can be found in the recovery community.
Whether you're just starting your journey or have been on the path for some time, Michela's story is sure to inspire and uplift you. Tune in to hear her wisdom and find out why love is the ultimate key to staying sober.