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We Pocket Our Pride & Go To It, Step 5 with Marlena E & Kristen C | Studying the Steps | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
We Pocket Our Pride & Go To It, Step 5 with Marlena E & Kristen C | Studying the Steps | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
We Pocket Our Pride & Go To It, Step 5 with Marlena E & Kristen C | Studying the Steps | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
Friday 21st October 2022
Marlena E and Kristen C discuss the healing power of Step 5 in recovery, focusing on honesty, trust, and mutual vulnerability.
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Get the buttons here!Unlocking Honesty: Step 5 with Marlena E and Kristen C
I think that's really important, and I think you're making a really important point about this step, and that it's not just about, it's not a one-sided vulnerability, right like, it's a two way street, because that type of vulnerability on both sides, I think, grows that trust and deepens that relationship.
How do you truly confront your past and find healing? In this episode of The Magdalen House Podcast's Studying the Steps series, Marlena E and Kristen C tackle this very question through their experiences with Step 5. This step involves admitting to God, oneself, and another human being the exact nature of one's wrongs. For both Marlena and Kristen, this step was crucial in their recovery journey, helping them face their guilt and shame head-on.
They share how being honest and thorough in their admissions was not just necessary but transformative. Trusting the person who hears your Step 5 is equally important, and both women delve into how they found the right individuals to share this vulnerable moment with. Marlena discusses how sponsorship has evolved since the Big Book was written and offers insights on supporting sponsees through relapses.
Kristen emphasizes the two-way vulnerability of Step 5, highlighting that it's a mutual process where both the sharer and listener can build deeper trust. This episode offers a message of hope for those struggling with guilt and shame, showing that admitting one's wrongs can be a pivotal step towards growth and healing. Tune in to hear Marlena and Kristen's powerful stories and gain valuable guidance on navigating this crucial step in the recovery process.