Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness Consistent Forgiveness
Mar 30, 2017
Forgiveness takes center stage as hosts examine its significance in the context of addiction recovery. They discuss the complexities of forgiving loved ones while also reflecting on personal experiences of self-forgiveness. Insights on how childhood dynamics shape adult relationships are shared, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries. The conversation emphasizes viewing addiction as a disease to ease personal blame and the detrimental effects of grudges. Ultimately, the hosts inspire listeners to engage in a continuous practice of forgiveness for healing.
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Forgiveness Varies By Relationship
- Forgiveness has layers and varies by relationship and context.
- Annie finds forgiving her son much easier than forgiving her mother because of different dynamics.
Coworker Tantrums Versus A Son's Outbursts
- Annie describes a coworker who threw tantrums and became permanently judged.
- She contrasts that with quickly forgiving similar outbursts from her son because of their bond.
When Forgiveness Must End
- Parents often tolerate and forgive children's flaws longer than they do other adults.
- Lori realized she had to cut off her mother when the harm extended to Lori's children.
