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Step 5: Admitting Our Wrongs to Others and to Ourselves
Step 5: Admitting Our Wrongs to Others and to Ourselves
Step 5: Admitting Our Wrongs to Others and to Ourselves
Friday 28th February 2025
Explore Step 5 of the 12-Step Program with Pamela Rueda as she shares her journey through addiction, recovery, and the power of radical honesty.
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Episode Overview
- Admitting our wrongs is crucial for recovery.
- Choosing the right person to confide in is essential.
- Radical honesty helps in confronting shame and guilt.
- A sponsor plays a significant role in guiding through Step 5.
- Sharing secrets can lead to emotional liberation.
Shame is like kryptonite – it fizzles out when you shine a light on it.
In this episode of Blindsight, host Bill Lundgren chats with Pamela Rueda, the creator of My Badass Recovery, about the challenging yet transformative Step 5 of the 12-Step Program. This step involves admitting our wrongs to ourselves, another person, and a higher power. Pamela shares her heartfelt journey through addiction and recovery, emphasising the importance of radical honesty and the emotional hurdles of confronting shame and guilt.
The conversation is rich with personal anecdotes, highlighting the significance of choosing the right person to confide in and the liberation that comes from unburdening oneself. Pamela's insights into how shame can trap us and how sharing our deepest secrets can set us free are both moving and enlightening. Bill and Pamela also discuss the role of a sponsor in this process and the necessity of trusting one's intuition when selecting someone to share with.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, offering both practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. By the end, you'll feel inspired to take that brave step towards healing and self-acceptance. So, are you ready to confront your own truths and start your journey to freedom?