Come backstage on the How to Recover podcast with Zoe and Hattie for the real talk behind the recovery world. Deep dive into the messy world of their own imperfect recovery. Enjoy their great escape from narcs, sex, drink, debt, drama and trauma. They’ve done it all, to death.

In this conversation, Hattie and Zoe delve into the complexities of recovery from childhood trauma and addiction. They discuss the slow nature of healing, the impact of dysfunctional family dynamics, and the importance of understanding one's own emotional needs. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of feeling emotions to heal, the role of information in recovery, and the journey towards becoming one's own loving parent. They also touch on the significance of somatic healing and the grieving process for what was not received in childhood.

You can find out more about ACA here ⁠https://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/⁠

And here's a link to the blog Hattie mentions

⁠https://acoarecovery.blog/⁠

Keywords: recovery, addiction, childhood trauma, emotional neglect, healing, adult children of alcoholics, mental health, therapy, self-help, personal growth