Allies in Recovery

Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Allies in Recovery

  • Recovery: Progress, not Perfection

Recovery: Progress, not Perfection

Saturday 23rd November 2024

Discover how embracing progress over perfection can aid in the recovery journey of loved ones battling addiction. Real stories and heartfelt advice.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Compassionate
Encouraging
Non-judgmental

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Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Author:
Allies in Recovery
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Recovery: Embracing Progress Over Perfection

Episode Overview

  • Recovery is about progress, not perfection.
  • Easing up on expectations can help loved ones grow.
  • Creating non-judgmental distance allows space for self-reflection.
  • Reflective listening improves relationships with loved ones.
  • Unconditional love and support are crucial in the recovery journey.
Sometimes mistakes are learning moments.
In this episode of Coming Up for Air, the focus is on the idea that recovery is about progress, not perfection. Hosted by Kayla Solomon, Bridget, and Hazel, the conversation dives into personal experiences with loved ones battling addiction. The hosts share their own stories, highlighting the importance of easing up on expectations and allowing space for growth. Bridget recounts a heartfelt story about her son, emphasising how creating non-judgmental distance helped him find his own path to recovery.
Hazel adds her perspective, discussing how changing her approach and practising reflective listening improved her relationship with her loved one. The episode underscores that mistakes can be valuable learning moments and that progress can look different for everyone. By shifting their mindset and showing unconditional love, the hosts demonstrate how families can support their loved ones without imposing their own expectations.
This episode is a touching reminder that recovery is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it's essential to celebrate even the smallest steps forward.