ACA Tuesday Zoombox
ACA Tuesday Zoombox
Self Care is Not Selfish
Self Care is Not Selfish
Self Care is Not Selfish
Tuesday 29th April 2025
Violet shares her unique recovery journey using creativity and self-care tools like sock puppets. Discover how she embraces self-love and acceptance.
15 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Self-care is crucial for recovery; it's not selfish.
- Creativity can be a powerful tool for nurturing your inner child.
- Sock puppetry offers a unique method for emotional expression.
- Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships.
- Exploring new tools can lead to unexpected breakthroughs in healing.
Self care is not selfish; if I don't take care of me, who's going to?
In this episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox, Violet takes centre stage, sharing her journey as an adult child of an alcoholic. With a heartfelt declaration, 'I love me', she dives into the importance of self-care, creativity, and communication in recovery. Violet's newfound tool of sock puppetry opens up an unexpected avenue for self-expression and connection, proving that even the quirkiest methods can lead to profound healing.
She reflects on the challenges of reparenting oneself and the struggle to hear loving messages that were absent during childhood. Her creative ventures, from mandalas to quilling, offer a playful escape and a way to nurture her inner child. Violet also discusses the significance of boundaries, both internal and external, as a means to protect oneself while navigating relationships. Her candid anecdotes about her father highlight the delicate balance between empathy and self-preservation.
Throughout the episode, Violet's authenticity shines as she shares the tools that have helped her embrace self-love and acceptance. If you're curious about unconventional yet effective ways to support your recovery journey, Violet's experiences might just inspire you to explore new paths.