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Post by bklynrn on May 12, 2012 6:01:39 GMT -8
Here's a 20 minute video that has such profound meaning for where I am in recovery now. Allowing myself to be vulnerable and shedding some of my walls is a HUGE part of letting go. I can't worry about what others think or feel because it takes away from being real. Sharing myself and not being afraid to do it allows me to release the fear and shame that bound me to the lies and addiction in my life. I remind myself that there won't be any room for joy and love without letting go into this part of the process---the most scary part for me though. SHAME is at the core of addiction. www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame.html |
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Post by Havefaith on May 12, 2012 10:56:32 GMT -8
I've heard both these talks on TED -- and they are excellent. Thanks for sharing with all of us, bklynrn!
Shame, indeed, is at the core of addiction -- a book I've read (recommended by my daughter) is HEALING THE SHAME THAT BINDS YOU by John Bradshaw -- he's a former sex addict & alcoholic and knows of what he speaks, as well.
HaveFaith
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Post by bklynrn on May 12, 2012 11:53:55 GMT -8
You're very welcome, HaveFaith.
Thank you for the recommendation. I was just on John Bradshaw's website and also looked at his Healing The Father Wound. That's something that I have only touched upon in my recovery but so many of my emotions are so difficult to access. So much is still buried away and my father wounds are a HUGE part of my issues too.
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Post by Survivor on Jul 5, 2012 3:35:29 GMT -8
I came across to some of your posts. I find them really helpful. Thanks
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Post by Loving My Life on Jul 5, 2012 11:49:45 GMT -8
Im learning and as uncomfortable as it is sometimes with my local AA friends, just to be myself. I cant live by what others think is best for me. And I have no problem just being myself...im not going to be molded into a box, of what others think i should & should not do. If people like me ok, if they dont that is ok as well.
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