Valerie Silveira

Warriors in Hope with Valerie Silveira

Valerie Silveira

  • Shedding The Shame & Guilt

Shedding The Shame & Guilt

Thursday 31st October 2024

Valerie Silveira discusses shedding shame and guilt while supporting loved ones through addiction, offering heartfelt advice and practical strategies.
7 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
Healing

About this podcast

Warriors in Hope with Valerie Silveira
Author:
Valerie Silveira
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Shedding Shame and Guilt: A Journey to Self-Compassion

Episode Overview

  • Your worth isn't tied to your child's struggles.
  • Forgiving yourself is crucial for healing.
  • Societal stigma adds to the burden of shame and guilt.
  • Sharing your story can break down stigma.
  • Embrace self-compassion and let go of negative emotions.
You are not a failure because this happened. If there's something you have done wrong, forgive yourself. And then move on.
Valerie Silveira is back with another powerful episode of Warriors in Hope, and this time, she's tackling the heavy burdens of shame and guilt. These emotions often plague those supporting loved ones through addiction. Valerie shares her own journey, reflecting on how she once blamed herself for her daughter's addiction and tragic death. She talks about the societal stigma that adds to the weight of these feelings, making it even harder to cope.
Through heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, Valerie encourages you to let go of these negative emotions and embrace self-compassion. She emphasises that your worth isn't tied to your child's struggles and that forgiving yourself is crucial for healing. By sharing her story openly, Valerie hopes to inspire others to do the same, breaking down the stigma and showing that everyone has a story worth telling. If you're drowning in shame and guilt, this episode offers a lifeline.
Valerie's candidness and strength provide a comforting reminder that you're not alone and that it's possible to reclaim your narrative and find hope again.