Rev. Rachel Harrison
Rev. Rachel Harrison
When Helping Hurts: Choosing Not to Enable with Soul Recovery and Al-Anon Wisdom
When Helping Hurts: Choosing Not to Enable with Soul Recovery and Al-Anon Wisdom
When Helping Hurts: Choosing Not to Enable with Soul Recovery and Al-Anon Wisdom
Monday 19th May 2025
Explore the delicate balance between helping and enabling in this heartfelt episode on Soul Recovery and Al-Anon wisdom.
33 minutes
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Rev. Rachel Harrison
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Episode Overview
- Recognising the difference between supporting and enabling loved ones.
- The importance of detachment in soul recovery.
- How choosing love over fear can transform relationships.
- Understanding personal boundaries in addiction recovery.
- The role of spiritual practices in emotional healing.
"The hardest thing I've ever done was to turn away from this young person to whom I gave life."
Rev. Rachel Harrison, host of the Recover Your Soul podcast, offers a heartfelt exploration into the delicate balance between helping and enabling in her episode titled 'When Helping Hurts: Choosing Not to Enable with Soul Recovery and Al-Anon Wisdom'. Through her own experiences, Rachel dives into the emotional intricacies of detachment and responsibility, drawing wisdom from Al-Anon literature. This episode shines a light on the challenge of supporting loved ones without encouraging their harmful behaviours.
Rachel shares her personal journey with her son Alex, whose struggles mirror the stories found in Al-Anon's 'In All Our Affairs: Making Crisis Work for You'. Her reflections on detachment are both poignant and relatable, illustrating the tough decisions parents face when dealing with a child's addiction. The episode is not just a lesson in letting go but also a reminder of the power of choosing love over fear.
Rachel's storytelling is both raw and compassionate, allowing listeners to connect deeply with her journey. Her insights encourage self-reflection on how we can support others while maintaining our own boundaries. With touches of humour and candid honesty, Rachel invites you to consider your own path to soul recovery. If you're looking for guidance on how to detach with love and reclaim your own power, this episode is a must-listen.
It's a gentle nudge towards understanding that sometimes stepping back is the most loving action you can take.