Alyssa
Alyssa
Big Book Snippet #32
Big Book Snippet #32
Big Book Snippet #32
Monday 7th October 2024
Alyssa explores family dynamics in early recovery, sharing wisdom from the 'Big Book' on balancing work, spirituality, and home life.
7 minutes
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Compassionate
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Hopeful
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Sobriety Day by Day
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Early recovery often leads to extreme behaviours.
- Family members may feel neglected or disappointed.
- Balance between work, spirituality, and family is crucial.
- Understanding and tolerance are key to healing relationships.
- Mutual effort from both the recovering individual and their family is essential.
For us, material well-being always followed spiritual progress. It never preceded.
Kickstart your day with a dose of wisdom from Alyssa in 'Big Book Snippet #32'. In this episode, Alyssa takes you through the complexities of early recovery and the impact it has on family dynamics. The reading from page 125 of the 'Big Book' dives into the chapter 'The Family Afterward', highlighting how newly sober individuals often swing between extremes - either throwing themselves into work or becoming overly absorbed in their new spiritual life.
Alyssa shares relatable anecdotes and experiences that many in recovery will find familiar. You'll hear about the challenges families face when a loved one is in recovery, including feelings of neglect and disappointment. Alyssa discusses how these issues can be mitigated through understanding, tolerance, and spiritual growth. She emphasises the importance of balance and the need for mutual effort from both the recovering individual and their family.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is not just about staying sober but also about healing relationships and building a supportive home environment. Tune in to gain valuable insights and perhaps a bit of humour as you navigate your own journey or support someone else on theirs. Why not listen and see how these reflections could resonate with your own experiences?