It took a long time (and will likely continue until the day I die) learning to SHED THE SHAME. It was paid for once and for all by Christ. Obliterated. Removed. Destroyed. Wiped clean. Praise God.
I believe that getting to the root and pulling it out is best. It's hard and messy and it definitely hurts but how else do we move from that situation? I also believe in accountability "my safe person" when I'm having a moment I know I can reach out at any time.
I've learnt that anything that feels like a quick fix, is indeed a not a fix at all. If it sounds slow and strenuous, then that's probably to right way to go. Thanks for this Caroline!
I love this line, Caroline: "Healing can be a choice. Each day that we have is an opportunity to choose to do the next right thing. To show up. To feel." So much. Yes.
Thank you so much for a perfectly timed post! A while ago, I was in a family situation that made me flash back to my early childhood traumas. It took me two months before I realized how hard I had crashed into past trauma! Waking up to that helped begin the healing process. Thank you. BTW, the addiction I went this time was comfort food! 15 pounds later, I know I can turn it around.
Awareness helps. But, people being decent with each other prevents. Let's stop hurting each other!
I have learned to embrace feeling every emotion regardless of whether I like the feeling or not. If it’s anger, I let myself be angry, just not for too long. If I begin to feel anxious, I allow it to come, breathing through it and asking God for reassurance. If I’m feeling sad, I let the tears flow. I am present and alive and sober and I FEEL. Just as God intended. And I am thankful. I no longer want to numb myself to the wonder of being alive, seeing, breathing, loving, weeping, laughing, hearing, tasting, smelling, learning, and giving! Trials and tribulation will come, that is certain, but I will deal with it when it does because I have a clear head, and I’m getting stronger every day, by the grace of God. I have the power of the Holy Spirit inside and with my God, I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. I lay my burdens down at His feet. And leave them there. I’m working on practicing patience with myself. My alcoholism didn’t happen overnight and my recovery will not happen overnight either. It will be a lifelong process but I know without any doubt that the journey will be beyond my wildest dreams! I love being sober! It is thrilling, exciting, hard work, and every bit worth it!
I am taking the Downstairs Church book to several churches in an effort to start a recovery group in one or hopefully all! Is there a way of buying 4 or 5 books at a discounted rate? Everyone needs to read this book! It is a MUST read!
It took a long time (and will likely continue until the day I die) learning to SHED THE SHAME. It was paid for once and for all by Christ. Obliterated. Removed. Destroyed. Wiped clean. Praise God.
This was a good read.
I believe that getting to the root and pulling it out is best. It's hard and messy and it definitely hurts but how else do we move from that situation? I also believe in accountability "my safe person" when I'm having a moment I know I can reach out at any time.
I've learnt that anything that feels like a quick fix, is indeed a not a fix at all. If it sounds slow and strenuous, then that's probably to right way to go. Thanks for this Caroline!
I love this line, Caroline: "Healing can be a choice. Each day that we have is an opportunity to choose to do the next right thing. To show up. To feel." So much. Yes.
Thank you so much for a perfectly timed post! A while ago, I was in a family situation that made me flash back to my early childhood traumas. It took me two months before I realized how hard I had crashed into past trauma! Waking up to that helped begin the healing process. Thank you. BTW, the addiction I went this time was comfort food! 15 pounds later, I know I can turn it around.
Awareness helps. But, people being decent with each other prevents. Let's stop hurting each other!
I have learned to embrace feeling every emotion regardless of whether I like the feeling or not. If it’s anger, I let myself be angry, just not for too long. If I begin to feel anxious, I allow it to come, breathing through it and asking God for reassurance. If I’m feeling sad, I let the tears flow. I am present and alive and sober and I FEEL. Just as God intended. And I am thankful. I no longer want to numb myself to the wonder of being alive, seeing, breathing, loving, weeping, laughing, hearing, tasting, smelling, learning, and giving! Trials and tribulation will come, that is certain, but I will deal with it when it does because I have a clear head, and I’m getting stronger every day, by the grace of God. I have the power of the Holy Spirit inside and with my God, I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. I lay my burdens down at His feet. And leave them there. I’m working on practicing patience with myself. My alcoholism didn’t happen overnight and my recovery will not happen overnight either. It will be a lifelong process but I know without any doubt that the journey will be beyond my wildest dreams! I love being sober! It is thrilling, exciting, hard work, and every bit worth it!
I am taking the Downstairs Church book to several churches in an effort to start a recovery group in one or hopefully all! Is there a way of buying 4 or 5 books at a discounted rate? Everyone needs to read this book! It is a MUST read!