Facing Fear: Emotional Healing in Addiction Recovery
Good recovery is having a good process...It's about learning...to process [emotions]...And then, when you...become informed with better information, you start to be able to create better processes for yourself and your life.
Picture this: you're in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and a daily online support group becomes your lifeline. In Episode 28 of the '12 Step Recovery Evolution' podcast, hosted by Lester Morse, Rehab Director at UK Rehab East Coast Recovery, former clients, peers, and staff come together to discuss the pivotal role of fear in addiction and recovery. This episode sheds light on how unprocessed emotions can drain our power and fuel feelings of fear, resentment, guilt, and shame.
Morse emphasizes the importance of consciously addressing these emotions to foster spiritual growth and achieve lasting sobriety. He encourages listeners to embrace controlled breakdowns as opportunities to learn from past experiences and create healthier emotional processes. With practical steps and real-life examples, this episode offers invaluable insights for anyone on their recovery journey or supporting someone through theirs. Dive into this thought-provoking discussion and discover how processing emotions can pave the way to a stronger, more resilient you.