Ashes To Rubies
Ashes To Rubies
"Emotional Sobriety" - Share by Vikki
"Emotional Sobriety" - Share by Vikki
"Emotional Sobriety" - Share by Vikki
Saturday 14th September 2024
Join Vikki as she shares her heartfelt journey towards emotional sobriety, offering relatable insights and practical advice for maintaining emotional balance.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding what emotional sobriety looks like and doesn’t look like.
- The role of community and support groups in maintaining sobriety.
- Daily practices that help stay grounded and emotionally balanced.
- The importance of acceptance in finding serenity.
- How faith can aid in navigating through difficult times.
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
In this episode of 'Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection', Vikki takes centre stage to share her heartfelt journey towards emotional sobriety. Vikki, who describes herself as a 'chaos creator', has traversed various recovery programs, from Al-Anon to Codependents Anonymous, and more. Her story is both relatable and inspiring, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of maintaining emotional balance in recovery. She delves into what emotional sobriety looks like and, perhaps more poignantly, what it doesn’t look like.
Vikki candidly discusses her overreactions, obsessions, and the control issues that creep in when she's not emotionally sober. She highlights the importance of pausing and reflecting, taking situations to a higher power instead of trying to fix everything herself. Vikki's narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and insights from her experiences in various 12-step programs, including Big Book Awakening. She emphasises the necessity of community and staying connected through recovery meetings and church services.
Vikki also shares a powerful passage from the Big Book, which underscores the importance of acceptance in finding serenity. The episode is not just about Vikki’s past but also her ongoing efforts to maintain emotional sobriety. She talks about her daily practices, such as attending recovery meetings and listening to recordings, which help her stay grounded.
Vikki’s reflections on her relationship with God are particularly moving, as she describes how her faith has helped her navigate through difficult times, including a debilitating back injury. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with emotional sobriety or looking for practical advice on maintaining it. Vikki’s honesty and vulnerability make her story incredibly relatable and inspiring. Her journey is a testament to the power of community, faith, and the continuous effort required to stay emotionally sober.
Why not give it a listen? You might find that Vikki’s experiences resonate with your own journey towards emotional balance.