The One You Feed A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins
May 2, 2023
Laura Cathcart Robbins, an inspiring writer and advocate, shares her powerful journey toward sobriety and the need for inclusivity in addiction recovery for people of color. She discusses the critical differences between intuition and instinct in recovery and how her passion for writing helped her connect with her authentic self. Laura highlights the importance of representation in addiction narratives and the positive impact of specialty recovery meetings. Her insights into navigating race, privilege, and addiction offer a heartfelt call for greater visibility and understanding in recovery.
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The Two Wolves
- Laura Cathcart Robbins discusses the parable of the two wolves and its personal significance.
- She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the choice between feeding the "good wolf" (positive actions) and the "bad wolf" (negative actions).
Intuition vs. Instinct
- Laura Cathcart Robbins explains how she distinguishes between intuition and instinct, two often-confused concepts.
- She highlights the importance of pausing and reflecting before reacting, as instinct is often fear-based survival mode.
Claiming Sobriety
- Laura Cathcart Robbins describes a pivotal moment in her recovery when she claimed sobriety for herself, not just her children.
- This realization gave her something no one could take away, strengthening her commitment to recovery.
