The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
Slow Recovery – 345
Slow Recovery – 345
Slow Recovery – 345
Monday 23rd November 2020
Join Ester on The Recovery Show as she discusses slow recovery, embracing setbacks, and finding support in Al-Anon.
88 minutes
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My tools don't have to fix me, just move me forward or keep me still through the discomfort.
Have you ever felt like your recovery journey is taking forever? Ester and the team at The Recovery Show get it. In this episode, they dive into the concept of 'slow recovery' and why it's perfectly okay for progress to take its sweet time. Ester kicks things off with a reading from 'One Day at a Time in Al-Anon', using the metaphor of the tide's ebb and flow to illustrate how recovery isn't always a straight path.
She shares her own ups and downs, from feeling fully committed to moments where everything feels routine and monotonous. Her honesty about needing frequent meetings, a supportive sponsor, and regular chats with fellow members is refreshingly real. The conversation takes a deep dive into the natural fluctuations of recovery, using the dictionary definition of 'ebb' as a starting point. They discuss how everyone’s pace is different and that it’s okay to have setbacks.
The team emphasizes the importance of gratitude, attitude adjustments, and finding support within the Al-Anon community. They also talk about the power of self-reflection and working through the steps, encouraging listeners to find their own meanings in Al-Anon's language and phrases. By the end of the episode, you'll feel reassured that slow recovery is still recovery.
Ester and her co-hosts remind us that setbacks are normal and that using the tools of Al-Anon can help you move forward or stay steady during tough times. It's a heartfelt discussion that highlights the importance of patience, communication, and self-improvement in the recovery process.