2 Sober Chicks - Lisa & Julie
2 Sober Chicks - Lisa & Julie
Shotglass w Julie - How to Deal With Desires
Shotglass w Julie - How to Deal With Desires
Shotglass w Julie - How to Deal With Desires
Thursday 21st May 2020
Julie from '2 Sober Chicks' discusses managing desires in recovery, offering personal stories and practical advice. Tune in for empathy and insights.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Desires in Recovery with Julie from 2 Sober Chicks
We indeed have needs and wants and desires as human beings. We just need to know where to place them in recovery.
Ever found yourself grappling with unexpected desires during your recovery journey? In this engaging episode of 'Shotglass w Julie' from '2 Sober Chicks', Julie opens up about the often tricky subject of desires. She shares a candid personal story about her own experiences, including the time she found herself attracted to a married man. Through this narrative, Julie illustrates how acknowledging our needs and wants is crucial for understanding our desires in recovery.
Julie highlights the importance of not feeling shame or embarrassment about our desires. Instead, she suggests that these feelings can be insightful, helping us learn more about ourselves. Therapy and sponsors, she notes, can be invaluable resources in navigating these complex emotions. Julie also delves into how addiction can distort our natural human inclinations, leading us down a harmful path.
But it's not all heavy; Julie's approach is filled with empathy and a touch of humor, making the discussion relatable and less daunting. She encourages listeners to recognize their desires and to seek support from a higher power, reminding us that we don't have to face these challenges alone. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt reminder about the importance of community and checking in with each other during tough times.
Whether you're in recovery yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the process, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on dealing with desires in a healthy, constructive way.