The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
Avoidance (running away from scary feelings) – 362
Avoidance (running away from scary feelings) – 362
Avoidance (running away from scary feelings) – 362
Thursday 1st July 2021
Kathy and Sabah tackle avoidance in Al-Anon recovery, offering personal insights and practical tools to face fears and find serenity.
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Get the buttons here!Facing Fears: Overcoming Avoidance in Al-Anon Recovery
It's okay to feel my feeling, even if it's uncomfortable, and be okay and not being afraid of it, because I think for me, before the recovery, it was like I couldn't express or identify my own feelings and I would be like running away from it or go to fear because judgment of people.
Ever find yourself dodging those tough emotions? Kathy and Sabah get real about this in a candid chat on The Recovery Show. In this episode, they dive into the tricky topic of avoidance and how it often feels easier to run away from our fears than face them head-on. They kick things off with a couple of definitions, distinguishing between taking a healthy pause and outright avoiding issues.
Kathy and Sabah share their personal battles with avoidance and the strategies that have helped them tackle uncomfortable feelings. They emphasize the importance of shifting attitudes and taking an honest look at oneself. Procrastination, emotional muscle memory, and finding joy in recovery all come into play as they discuss their journeys. They also touch on dealing with loss and grief in a healthy manner and the pitfalls of self-centered reactions.
As the episode wraps up, Kathy and Sabah offer advice on supporting loved ones through their recovery journey. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt stories for anyone seeking peace through Al-Anon's 12-step recovery process.