Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Can Self Compassion Weave Addictions Chaotic Jumble of Threads Into Something Beautiful?
Can Self Compassion Weave Addictions Chaotic Jumble of Threads Into Something Beautiful?
Can Self Compassion Weave Addictions Chaotic Jumble of Threads Into Something Beautiful?
Sunday 9th May 2021
Join Margaret Swift Thompson and Sandy Swenson on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' to explore self-compassion and gratitude in family recovery.
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About this podcast
Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Weaving Strength from Chaos: Sandy Swenson on Family Recovery and Self-Compassion
Just like their recovery is work, our recovery is work also. But once I got into recovery and Years into recovery with Al-Anon, I got honest about my addiction and entered recovery for food addiction. My worst day in recovery is far better than my best day using.
Ever felt like you're drowning in the chaos of a loved one's addiction? In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Sandy Swenson to talk about the rollercoaster ride of family recovery. Sandy, a mother who has navigated the turbulent waters of her child's addiction, shares her deeply personal journey, offering a lifeline to others in similar situations.
She discusses how easy it is to lose oneself while being consumed by a loved one's addiction, and why developing self-compassion and gratitude can be transformative. Sandy highlights the importance of building a support network and focusing on self-care rather than being other-focused all the time. She believes that finding moments of gratitude, even in the midst of chaos, can be a powerful tool for healing.
This episode is especially poignant for mothers, as Sandy reflects on the unique strength and resilience that comes with motherhood. Whether you're a parent, sibling, or friend of someone struggling with addiction, this conversation offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. Tune in to hear how you can reclaim your life and find beauty amid the disorder.