Learn more about Person in Long Term Recovery, Mother Wifeand author Emily Redondo:

https://www.emilyredondoauthor.com/

Aces quiz: https://compassionprisonproject.org/take-the-ace-quiz/

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions

Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

Best Pieces of Recovery Advice:

Name it, claim it, and dump it!

Live and let live

Songs that symbolize Recovery to Emily:

Telepath by Manchester Orchestra - https://youtu.be/-R4gSeY0XtY?si=WO1ZgAl_dm9D5RK1

This Train Don't Stop There Anymore by Elton John - https://youtu.be/SsuHAn54wPs

Takeaways

Emily Redondo shares her journey through addiction andrecovery.

Alcohol was Emily's substance of choice, leading tosignificant struggles.

She emphasizes the importance of serving the recoverycommunity.

Recovery is a continuous process, not a destination.

Individual experiences in recovery can vary greatly.

Growing up in a family with addiction shaped Emily'sperspective.

Moving to Texas was a significant culture shock for Emily.

Her first experiences with alcohol were tied to feelings ofinadequacy.

Identifying as an alcoholic was a pivotal moment for Emily.

The complexity of addiction includes physical dependence andemotional struggles. Relapse often begins before the first drink.

Hindsight can distort our understanding of past actions.

Sobriety alone does not solve underlying issues.

Therapy is crucial for understanding trauma.

Feelings can be managed without resorting to substances.

Creativity can be a powerful outlet in recovery.

Authenticity in sharing experiences fosters connection.

Forgiveness is essential for personal growth.

Resentments can weigh heavily on recovery.

Music can symbolize and support the recovery journey.

Summary

In this episode, Emily Redondo shares her profound journeythrough addiction and recovery, detailing her experiences with alcohol, theimpact of her upbringing in a family with addiction, and her path to sobriety.She emphasizes the importance of community support, the complexities ofrecovery, and the ongoing nature of healing. Emily's story is a testament toresilience and the power of personal growth in the face of adversity. In thisconversation, Emily Redondo shares her profound journey through addiction,relapse, and recovery. She discusses the complexities of relapse, theimportance of understanding trauma, and the necessity of therapy in therecovery process. Emily emphasizes the significance of self-discovery,creativity, and authentic conversations in healing. She also reflects on hermemoir, 'Wife, Mother, Drunk,' and the insights it offers into the life of anaddict. The discussion culminates in the exploration of forgiveness and therole of music in recovery, highlighting the emotional landscape of addictionand the path to healing.

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