The Recovery Show
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Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion – 361
Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion – 361
Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion – 361
Thursday 17th June 2021
Understand sympathy, empathy, and compassion in Al-Anon recovery. Learn how to support alcoholic loved ones with insights from The Recovery Show.
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Recovery has helped me with willingness to see the suffering beyond the distortions caused by the disease, and those distortions show up as defensive behavior, confusing behavior, sometimes difficult or even impossible behaviors, and to really see that pain underneath.
How do you truly support a loved one struggling with alcoholism? This episode of The Recovery Show dives deep into the heart of compassion, exploring how it differs from sympathy and empathy. Drawing from definitions provided by Chopra.com, the hosts break down these complex emotions: sympathy involves understanding another's feelings, empathy means feeling those emotions yourself, and compassion is recognizing someone's pain and wanting to help alleviate it.
The discussion is rich with personal anecdotes and practical advice, making it relatable and actionable for anyone on a similar journey. One host shares a poignant insight: 'Recovery has helped me with willingness to see the suffering beyond the distortions caused by the disease, and those distortions show up as defensive behavior, confusing behavior, sometimes difficult or even impossible behaviors, and to really see that pain underneath'.
This sentiment underscores the episode's central theme—seeing beyond surface-level behaviors to truly understand and support your loved one. The hosts also discuss setting boundaries, understanding alcoholism as a disease, and the vital role of support groups like Al-Anon. They touch on the healing power of music and the unique challenges of self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you're a seasoned Al-Anon member or just beginning your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.
Tune in to discover how compassion can transform your approach to supporting an alcoholic loved one.