The Tool of Letting Go
The Tool of Letting Go

ACA Tuesday Zoombox

Gretchen shares her journey of letting go of control and embracing vulnerability as an adult child of an alcoholic.

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15:55•17 Jun 2023

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ACA Tuesday Zoombox

Stories of recovery from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home. Recorded at the online ACA Tuesday Zoombox meeting and based on the ACA Tuesday Toolbox meeting in Brooklyn, NY. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect, and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. We'd love to hear from you - write to us at tuesdayzoombox@gmail.com

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Gretchen's Journey: Letting Go and Embracing Vulnerability

Episode Overview

Gretchen reflects on the struggle of letting go of control rooted in childhood fear
She shares how the recovery program helped her in embracing vulnerability and surrender
Gretchen highlights the transformative power of speaking one's truth and finding gratitude
She encourages others to fear less and love more, emphasizing the healing nature of self-acceptance
Join the conversation as Gretchen inspires listeners to embrace vulnerability and the transformative power of surrender

“To let go is to fear less and to love more... I'm grateful for all of the things that I experienced in my life. I'm grateful that I was given the opportunity to have two schizophrenic brothers, to have a son who's mentally unwell, to have five beautiful grandchildren, to live in Florida, in this place where I like to be, to have been all over the world, to anything I did, to have two alcoholic, dysfunctional parents. All of those things made me Gretchen. And I am grateful.”

Ever feel like you're holding on too tight, afraid to let go? Gretchen knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox, she opens up about her journey as an adult child of an alcoholic. Grappling with a deep-seated fear of losing control, Gretchen shares how this fear has shaped her relationships and daily life. But it’s not all doom and gloom; her story is one of transformation and growth.

Through her recovery, she’s learned the power of surrender and acceptance, finding strength in vulnerability and gratitude. By speaking her truth, Gretchen highlights the incredible changes that come from letting go and embracing life's uncertainties. Tune in to hear her candid reflections and maybe find some inspiration for your own journey.

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