ACA Tuesday Zoombox
ACA Tuesday Zoombox
Grieving the Parenting We Didn't Get
Grieving the Parenting We Didn't Get
Grieving the Parenting We Didn't Get
Monday 29th September 2025
Explore Britta's journey of recovery from dysfunctional family dynamics, focusing on healing, self-love, and meaningful connections.
15 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Grieving unmet parental needs is essential for healing.
- Meetings provide connection and reduce feelings of shame.
- Literature deepens understanding and growth in ACA.
- Building meaningful connections requires asking for what you need.
- Advocating for oneself can lead to better outcomes.
"It's important to grieve the parenting we didn't get, which can begin when we reconcile with reality."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox takes you on a heartfelt journey with Britta as she reflects on the complex emotions tied to growing up in a dysfunctional family. Britta shares excerpts from the Loving Parent Guidebook, emphasising the importance of grieving the parenting we didn't receive. She explores how embracing this reality allows us to embark on a path of self-healing and unconditional self-love.
Britta discusses her favourite recovery tools, highlighting the pivotal role of meetings and literature in her journey. Meetings, she explains, were crucial in her early recovery, providing a space to connect with others and shed feelings of shame. Literature, on the other hand, deepens her understanding and growth within the ACA program. Britta's candid anecdotes about sponsorship and fellowship offer listeners valuable insights into building meaningful connections.
She shares her experience of finding the right sponsor and the transformative power of asking for what you need. The episode is peppered with light-hearted moments, like Britta's story about advocating for her cat at the vet, showcasing how recovery tools have influenced her daily life. This episode is an inspiring blend of personal reflection and practical advice, offering hope and guidance to anyone navigating their own recovery journey. How can embracing our past lead to healing and growth?
Dive into Britta's story to find out.