Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
What Burden Was Lifted For Aaron When Gloria Focused on Her Self Care?
What Burden Was Lifted For Aaron When Gloria Focused on Her Self Care?
What Burden Was Lifted For Aaron When Gloria Focused on Her Self Care?
Sunday 18th September 2022
Join Margaret Swift Thompson as she talks to Gloria Englund about self-care, detachment, and finding hope amidst grief and addiction.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength: Gloria Englund's Journey Through Grief and Addiction
I felt so much closer to him because I was closer to myself. Then I feel it's easier to be tender to somebody else.
Picture this: You've lost a loved one to addiction, and you're grappling with the immense grief that follows. In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Gloria Englund, the founder of Recovering U and author of 'Living in the Wake of Addiction'℠. Gloria opens up about her personal experience with addiction and the tragic loss of her eldest son to a heroin overdose in 2007.
Her story is one of resilience, as she navigates through the pain and finds ways to cope by focusing on self-care and detachment with love. Gloria shares invaluable insights into how taking care of oneself can lead to better support for others, especially those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She emphasizes that addiction is a family disease, affecting everyone involved, and discusses the crucial role of spirituality and a higher power in her recovery journey.
Whether it's through AA, Naranon, or other paths, Gloria highlights the importance of connecting with loved ones and finding a supportive community. Throughout the conversation, Gloria's wisdom shines through as she talks about the loneliness that often accompanies addiction and grief. She offers practical advice on how to support loved ones on their healing journey, making it clear that self-care isn't selfish—it's necessary.
As Gloria beautifully puts it, 'I felt so much closer to him because I was closer to myself. Then I feel it's easier to be tender to somebody else'. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of finding hope amidst despair, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction or seeking solace in their grief. Tune in to hear Gloria's inspiring story and learn how self-care can be a powerful tool in your own journey.