Detox Podcast Episode 28: MichelleDetox Podcast Episode 28: Michelle
Detox Podcast
Denise Walker shares her journey of addiction recovery through her poem 'Michelle', focusing on vulnerability, community, and self-love.
20:00•28 Jan 2019
Michelle's Journey: A Poetic Path to Sobriety
“We don't want people to see us at our worst and we don't want people to stop us from continuing to drink. We stop being honest with ourselves, we stop being honest with our friends and our family, and so that access to vulnerability and emotion and what our hearts and our souls truly need is severed.”
Ever wondered how poetry can play a role in addiction recovery? In this episode of the Detox Podcast, poet and author Denise Walker invites you into her world through her heartfelt poem 'Michelle'. Drawing from her own experiences, Denise explores the raw emotions and profound themes of vulnerability, community, and self-love that are crucial for healing.
She opens up about the importance of finding safe spaces to reconnect with our inner selves and the supportive communities that make this journey a bit easier. Denise also touches on the challenges of staying sober in social settings and offers practical advice on seeking out sober events and activities. Her personal affirmations and insights provide a beacon of hope for anyone on their own path to recovery or supporting a loved one through theirs.
Tune in to hear how poetry and personal reflection can be powerful tools for transformation.
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