I FEEL SAD TODAY. Bleh.

I FEEL SAD TODAY. Bleh.

Ever had one of those days where everything just feels off? In this episode of 'Promise of Recovery', Lauren Lansrud opens up about the raw and real side of recovery—those days when sadness creeps in. Titled 'I FEEL SAD TODAY. Bleh.', Lauren's candid reflection dives into the importance of acknowledging and addressing emotions as a crucial part of the sobriety journey.

She shares her personal experiences with sponsorship and how it has helped her confront character flaws that often trigger negative feelings. By working through the 12 steps and keeping daily inventories, Lauren has learned to understand her behavior better and the significance of self-awareness. Sobriety, she explains, has given her the gift of feeling a full range of emotions, including sadness, which she once dulled with alcohol.

But it's not all gloom and doom—Lauren also highlights the dangers of falling into self-pity and the power of gratitude in maintaining a healthy recovery. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that feeling sad is okay and that embracing our emotions can be a powerful tool in staying sober. Tune in for a compassionate and insightful conversation that offers valuable lessons for anyone on their recovery journey.