Giving Voice to Recovery
Giving Voice to Recovery
Stigma
Stigma
Stigma
Friday 30th October 2020
Elizabeth Edwards discusses breaking the stigma of addiction through empowering language and personal recovery stories. Listen to transform pain into purpose.
6 minutes
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Empowering
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Hopeful
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Categories:
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Recovery: Elizabeth Edwards on the Power of Words
Our greatest liability becomes our greatest asset. When we tell our stories with destigmatized language, we are teaching people who don't know and who don't understand.
Ever felt weighed down by labels like 'addict' or 'junkie'? Elizabeth Edwards tackles this head-on in an eye-opening episode of Giving Voice to Recovery. She takes us on a journey through the world of stigma, starting with its roots in language and how it shapes our identity. Words like 'alcoholic' and 'drunk' can feel like brands burned into our skin, affecting our self-esteem and behavior. Elizabeth argues that the language we use matters, especially in recovery.
Instead of labeling ourselves with negative terms, she encourages us to adopt empowering words like 'recovering'. This shift in language can be a game-changer, helping us reclaim our identities and transform our pain into purpose. Elizabeth also emphasizes the importance of finding the right recovery program tailored to our specific needs. She believes that sharing our stories with destigmatized language can educate others and offer hope to those still struggling.
By changing how we talk about addiction, we can change how society views it, making recovery a more inclusive and supportive journey. Tune in to hear Elizabeth's insights and discover how you can be part of breaking the stigma around addiction.