The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of coffee and listen to our conversations. You will hear your story and strategies to stop being held hostage by the disease.
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The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Ep 171- Moments With Margaret: Keeping My Side of The Street Clean.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.
Today, I share a powerful writing by Amanda Weston titled 'I'm Done Explaining Myself,' which emphasizes the futility of trying to change others' perceptions. Amanda writes about the importance of focusing on what is within one's control, such as thoughts, actions, and responses, rather than trying to control others.
Margaret highlights the need to let go of what is beyond our control and to avoid over-sharing and problem-solving, which can rob others of the opportunity to grow. She stresses the importance of maintaining peace and serenity by keeping one's side of the street clean and avoiding codependency.
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