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Ellen C. AFG Female
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Wednesday 16th October 2024
Ellen C. shares her Al-Anon journey with humour and honesty, revealing how she found freedom and happiness in recovery.
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71 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is a personal journey filled with opportunities for growth.
- Seeking approval from others can be detrimental to self-acceptance.
- Laughter is a sign of healing and an essential part of recovery.
- A supportive community is crucial for overcoming challenges.
- Surrender and acceptance are key steps in the recovery process.
If you hear people laughing about something today and you don't think it's funny, keep coming back. You cannot laugh over something that hasn't healed.
Ellen C. brings her vibrant energy and heartfelt gratitude to this episode of Recovery Radio Network. Sharing her journey as an Al-Anon member, Ellen's story is a tapestry of humour, wisdom, and raw honesty. She reflects on her initial reluctance to join Al-Anon and her eventual realisation that she needed to focus on herself rather than trying to fix others.
Ellen's anecdotes about her family, particularly her desire to be the perfect wife and mother, reveal a deep-seated need for approval that many can relate to. Her humorous take on her attempts to fit into the alcoholic lifestyle, complete with skintight jeans and stiletto heels, adds a light-hearted touch to her otherwise serious message. Ellen's journey through Al-Anon is marked by moments of surrender and acceptance, with significant help from the supportive community around her.
She highlights the importance of laughter and healing, emphasising that you can't laugh about something that hasn't healed. Ellen's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is a personal journey filled with opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Don't miss this chance to hear Ellen's unique perspective on finding freedom and happiness in recovery.