Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver

Ronni and Jennie: Breaking the Cycles of Trauma and Abuse, Silence and Shame

Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver

  • BONUS EPISODE: What Does It Mean to "Live Authentically" in Recovery?

BONUS EPISODE: What Does It Mean to "Live Authentically" in Recovery?

Saturday 26th August 2023

Join Ronni and Jennie as they explore living authentically in recovery, focusing on self-love, acceptance, and sharing their true selves.
28 minutes
Raw
Inspiring
Empowering
Honest
Transformative

About this podcast

Ronni and Jennie: Breaking the Cycles of Trauma and Abuse, Silence and Shame
Author:
Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver
Overview:
Categories:
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Ronni and Jennie: Embracing Authenticity in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Living authentically involves allowing feelings without judgment and setting boundaries
  • Sharing the whole story, including the ugly parts, is vital for authenticity
  • Embracing self-love and acceptance is an ongoing commitment in the healing journey
  • Acknowledging that healing is not a linear process but a continuous choice
  • Living authentically encompasses the commitment to love and accept every part of oneself
Living authentically is not just about being who we are, but it is about loving that whatever it is right. It's a daily commitment, just like it is to love your wonderful spouse or your wonderful children or whoever it is in your life that you choose to share your life with. It's a choice.
Picture this: Ronni and Jennie, two sisters who once clashed under the weight of addiction and mental illness, now gather with their families for their annual summer reunion. In this heartfelt bonus episode, they tackle a question many of us grapple with: What does it mean to 'live authentically' in recovery? Growing up, they were pigeon-holed into roles like 'the hero' and 'the scapegoat', which often clouded their true selves.
Now, they share their journey of discerning what is genuinely true for them and how they navigate the world with that knowledge. The sisters discuss the importance of allowing feelings without judgment, setting boundaries, and speaking their truth. They emphasize that sharing the whole story, even the messy parts, is crucial to living authentically. Through honest and reflective conversation, Ronni and Jennie highlight that healing is not a straight path but a continuous commitment to self-love and acceptance.
Their candid insights offer a beacon of hope for anyone on the journey of self-discovery and recovery.