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2 Sober Chicks
Julie talks today to the friends and family of ad…
12:39•28 May 2020
Julie’s Guide to Al-Anon: Support for Friends and Family of Addicts
“Our natural instinct is to create life, to live life, to pursue life. That is an innate ability that we're given when we're born, and so any desire to snuff out life, whether it's hanging yourself because of depression or anxiety, ingesting substances to make sure you don't feel, or simply ingesting substances because the part of the brain that is responsible for our base drives like fear and flight, eating, sex, etc. And unless you're an addict yourself, you don't understand how powerful that is.”
Julie from '2 Sober Chicks' dives into a topic that's often overlooked but incredibly important: how friends and family of addicts can find support through Al-Anon. In this episode, Julie opens up about the tough dynamics that addiction creates within families and shares her personal experiences on how recovery has shifted these relationships.
She offers practical advice, emphasizing the importance of understanding that you didn't cause the addiction, you can't control it, and you can't cure it—often referred to as the Three C's. Julie's heartfelt discussion is a lifeline for anyone struggling to cope with a loved one's addiction. She stresses the importance of self-care and finding your own support network through Al-Anon, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction.
Whether you're directly dealing with addiction or supporting someone who is, Julie's insights offer comfort and guidance.
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