Trusting Our Instincts
Trusting Our Instincts

ACA Tuesday Zoombox

TD shares their recovery journey, highlighting the power of trusting instincts, meditation, and self-compassion.

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17:22•18 Oct 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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TD's Journey: Trusting Instincts and Embracing Self-Compassion

Episode Overview

Embracing self-compassion and acceptance of one's authentic self
Highlighting the significance of trusting gut instincts as a means of survival
Emphasizing the role of meditation in reconnecting with one's body and emotions
Reflecting on the complexities of emotional sobriety and the process of healing
Insightful narratives on blame, emotional elements, and the enduring pursuit of recovery

“If you can handle what comes up in six consecutive meetings, you have begun an irreversible process inside of ACA that is life-changing. And it's a way of changing it changed the way i see myself my others the condition of a society my family dynamics and the solution the solution is here and i'm so glad i wouldn't be alive okay so my biggest self-care thing is i want to listen to my gut instinct.”

What happens when you start trusting your gut feelings? In this episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox, TD opens up about their path to recovery and self-discovery. Growing up in a chaotic and neglectful household, TD found the ACA program to be a lifeline. They share how learning to trust their instincts became a crucial survival tool, leading to profound personal transformation. Meditation plays a big role in TD's story, helping them reconnect with their body and emotions.

They also discuss the importance of self-compassion and accepting one's true self. TD's reflections on blame, emotional healing, and the ongoing journey of recovery offer a powerful narrative filled with hope and resilience. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, TD's story provides valuable insights and inspiration.

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