"Living My Truth" with Laurel | Episode 280

For those who have a loved one who is an alcoholic, you understand the uphill battle of finding the right words that will finally get through to them. But the reality is, we are just as powerless over alcohol as the alcoholic is and there is nothing we can do or say that will magically change their addiction. Laurel found this out the hard way and joins me on the podcast today as she shares her powerful journey with Al-Anon and how she learned to let go of the belief that saying the “right” things can stop the alcoholic from drinking, save her marriage, and ultimately protect her family. This week’s episode 280 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about living your truth!

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, Laurel shares her powerful story of navigating life with an alcoholic spouse and how Al-Anon gave her the strength, support, and resources to set boundaries and live her truth. 

Some of the talking points Laurel and I go over in this episode include:

• Setting boundaries, detaching from others’ reactions, and learning to not engage in arguments that won’t make a difference are powerful tools in maintaining serenity. 
• Continuing to attend meetings, work the steps, and have a sponsor is essential for personal growth and recovery. 
• The layers of personal growth and self-discovery that unfold over time in recovery.
• How to educate children addiction safety plans without villainizing the addict. 

Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ 

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Ep 278: Breaking Free from Generational Shame and Humiliation

Ep 279: The Blame Game- Recognizing and Releasing the Need to Blame

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Chapters

• 0:00 "Living My Truth" with Laurel
• 3:00 Laurel describes her 14-year marriage to an alcoholic.
• 7:50 Discovering Al-Anon to better understand why her spouse was drinking.
• 12:00 The challenges Laurel faced when putting together and trying to get her separation agreement enforced.
• 17:24 Laurel talks about the importance of boundaries and detachment in her recovery
• 27:17 Laurel reflects on the progress she has made and the layers of denial that have surfaced
• 32:00 Laurel has made a commitment to her recovery and sharing her truth.