Giving Voice to Recovery
Giving Voice to Recovery
Use Your Words & Empower Your Life
Use Your Words & Empower Your Life
Use Your Words & Empower Your Life
Friday 19th January 2024
Elizabeth Edwards discusses avoidance in codependency, sharing tips on assertiveness and setting boundaries in recovery. Listen for practical insights.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the crucial difference between avoidance and denial
- Embracing courage and standing in your truth
- Learning assertiveness by modelling others
- Practising preset language for effective communication
- Empowering yourself by setting boundaries
Avoidance is, it's literally, it's knowing the problem is there, but willful ignorance, like I am willfully going to justify why I'm not going to deal with it. And, you know, this is, it's more uncomfortable to stay there. There's a lot of relief on the other side of it.
Imagine a world where words hold the key to your recovery. In this episode of 'Giving Voice to Recovery', Elizabeth Edwards dives into the third pattern of codependency: avoidance. As someone who has walked the long road of addiction recovery, Elizabeth shares her personal journey and the strategies that have helped her along the way. She explains how avoidance can be a sneaky coping mechanism, often mistaken for denial, and why it's crucial to confront it head-on.
Through her candid storytelling, Elizabeth offers practical tips on developing assertiveness and setting healthy boundaries, making it easier to face difficult situations with courage. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand the nuances of codependency and find actionable steps towards a healthier, more empowered life.