Tuesday Toolbox ACA Juan
Sep 12, 2024
Juan, a passionate advocate for healing, shares insights on acceptance, dissociation, and generational grief drawn from his personal journey. He discusses how dealing with a dysfunctional upbringing has shaped his emotional responses and the transformative role of community support in navigating trauma. Juan emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing generational trauma through family histories. He also delves into embracing self-worth, bilingual identity, and the societal perceptions tied to intelligence, highlighting personal growth against the backdrop of his experiences.
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Safe Space in Meetings
- Juan introduces himself in Spanish, acknowledging his childhood experience.
- He shares that he gets emotional in ACA meetings, finding them a safe space.
Customizing Recovery Tools
- Juan discusses the concept of "fake feelings" and the importance of customizing recovery tools.
- He emphasizes generational research as a valuable tool for understanding past traumas.
Grief and Denial
- Juan quotes James Baldwin on the necessity of grief to overcome anger and hate.
- He shares his experience with dissociation and denial, common responses to trauma.