Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 171- Moments With Margaret: Keeping My Side of The Street Clean.
Ep 171- Moments With Margaret: Keeping My Side of The Street Clean.
Ep 171- Moments With Margaret: Keeping My Side of The Street Clean.
Sunday 9th March 2025
Margaret Swift Thompson shares Amanda Weston's 'I'm Done Explaining Myself' and discusses the importance of focusing on what we can control.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Focus on what you can control: your thoughts, actions, and responses.
- Avoid over-sharing and problem-solving for others.
- Set personal boundaries to maintain your peace.
- Recognise that you cannot control others' beliefs or actions.
- Embrace self-mastery as a source of true power.
'My peace does not depend on their perception. Their judgment is their burden to carry, not mine.'
Margaret Swift Thompson, a seasoned Hazelden Betty Ford counsellor, brings another heartfelt episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. In this episode, Margaret shares a powerful piece of writing by Amanda Weston titled 'I'm Done Explaining Myself'. This thought-provoking essay highlights the futility of trying to change others' perceptions and the importance of focusing on what we can control - our thoughts, actions, and responses.
Margaret reflects on the wisdom of letting go of things beyond our control and avoiding the pitfalls of over-sharing and problem-solving for others. She draws from her own experiences and emphasises the need to maintain personal peace by setting boundaries and recognising that we cannot control others' beliefs or actions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with codependency or the challenges of loving someone with addiction.
It's a reminder that true power comes from mastering ourselves, not altering others. Tune in for a dose of wisdom, empathy, and practical advice on maintaining your side of the street clean.