Patience and Trust: Keys to Healing in Recovery with Deana Barnes
The what you were doing before and thinking you were escaping was really your body and your mind looking for a reset, and I think that a reset is natural.
Healing is never a straight line, and in this episode of 'Recover Yourself', MartinJon sits down with Deana Barnes from Black and Sober to discuss the crucial roles of patience and trust in the recovery process. Deana draws from her own journey, comparing emotional healing to physical healing—both require time and care. She uses the metaphor of a scab: picking at it can lead to infection, much like revisiting emotional wounds can prolong recovery.
Deana's candid insights remind us that patience isn't just a virtue; it's a necessity for genuine healing. She also delves into the importance of addressing underlying traumas and depression, emphasizing that these wounds need careful attention and time to heal properly. For those in early recovery, her advice is particularly poignant: don't rush the process. Alongside this, Deana shares practical tips for maintaining your recovery in social settings, like bringing your own non-alcoholic drinks to events.
Her approach is all about finding natural resets and gradually re-entering the world, all while staying true to your authentic self. This episode isn't just for those in recovery; it's a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the healing journey better. Tune in for a conversation filled with empathy, real-life experiences, and actionable advice.