The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
Sadness and Loneliness – Episode 214
Sadness and Loneliness – Episode 214
Sadness and Loneliness – Episode 214
Friday 1st September 2017
Eric and Spencer explore loneliness and sadness, sharing how Al-Anon's tools help find inner peace and fulfillment. Listen now.
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The tools of our program, the steps and the other tools that we learn in meetings help me to find that fulfillment within myself so that I don't need another person.
Feeling isolated or weighed down by sadness? You're not alone. In this thoughtful episode of The Recovery Show, Eric and Spencer tackle the heavy emotions of loneliness and sadness, dissecting their differences and sharing how recovery has helped them navigate these feelings. Before finding solace in Al-Anon, Eric withdrew from others, while Spencer masked his sadness with a facade of happiness. They both open up about their past coping mechanisms and how ineffective they were in the long run.
Through the steps and tools of Al-Anon, they've discovered healthier ways to handle these emotions, finding fulfillment within themselves rather than relying on others for happiness. The hosts also delve into the concept of emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of inner peace and balance over external validation. Negative emotions, they suggest, can serve as signals that something in our lives needs to change.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how working through the Al-Anon program can transform despair into serenity, offering valuable insights for anyone on a similar journey.