Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 86 - Holiday Musings and Gratitude - Letting Go; Get Out of Our Head and Into Action.
Ep 86 - Holiday Musings and Gratitude - Letting Go; Get Out of Our Head and Into Action.
Ep 86 - Holiday Musings and Gratitude - Letting Go; Get Out of Our Head and Into Action.
Sunday 25th December 2022
Join Margaret Swift Thompson as she shares reflections on gratitude, letting go, and practical coping strategies for families dealing with 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
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Get the buttons here!Gratitude and Action: Finding Peace in Family Recovery
To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands. To let go is not to try to change or blame another.
Imagine winding down the year with a moment of reflection and gratitude. In this special episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson shares her thoughts on letting go and taking action, perfect for a Christmas Day listen. Margaret, a seasoned counselor from Hazelden Betty Ford, reads from recovery literature and shares a poignant poem titled 'Letting Go'. This poem speaks to the importance of admitting powerlessness and surrendering control to find peace and acceptance.
She reflects on how these themes resonate in her own life and the lives of families affected by addiction. Margaret also delves into the role of community and fellowship in recovery. She emphasizes how accountability and surrender can be powerful tools, sharing her own experiences of learning to take direction from others rather than going it alone. Gratitude, she notes, has been a cornerstone in her healing journey, helping her focus on the positive aspects of life.
Throughout the episode, Margaret offers practical coping strategies for family members of those battling addiction. She encourages taking it one day at a time and utilizing recovery program tools. While acknowledging the challenges of addiction, she highlights the hope and possibility for change and growth. This episode wraps up with Margaret expressing her gratitude for her family's support and the growth of the podcast.
She invites listeners to stay tuned for future episodes, including an upcoming conversation with a mother-son duo who authored a book about their journey through addiction. If you're looking for inspiration, encouragement, and practical advice on coping with addiction in your family, this episode is a heartfelt and insightful listen.