How Do We Move From Absorbing Someone's Mood To Observing It?How Do We Move From Absorbing Someone's Mood To Observing It?
The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Bob discusses moving from absorbing to observing others' moods, highlighting the importance of support in recovery.
33:36•8 Aug 2021
Finding Calm Amidst Emotional Turbulence: Bob's Journey
“I think what recovery does for us on the family side, if we're going to meetings, if we have support, if we're taking time to exercise for current meditation, getting our mental health and emotional health in order that we learn to observe what's going on rather than just absorbing it.”
Ever feel like you're drowning in someone else's emotions? In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Bob to discuss a crucial shift—moving from absorbing others' moods to simply observing them. Bob shares his personal experiences, revealing how he learned to step back from the chaos and find his own peace.
He emphasizes the importance of having a mentor or sponsor to provide guidance and support, making it clear that going through this journey alone isn't sustainable. Bob's candid reflections, including his poignant quote, 'I forgot I was his dad. I thought I was Higher Power', offer a window into the struggles and triumphs of family recovery. The episode also touches on the Wounded Healer Model and provides practical tools and quotes to help listeners in their own recovery journeys.
Tune in to hear Bob's story and discover strategies for maintaining serenity in the midst of emotional storms.
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