Grief in Recovery

This is a shortened version of the original conversation. To hear the full 90-minute episode, ad-free, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thebubblehour (2013) In recovery, we are promised a safe landing, not a calm passage. We will have to experience grief like anyone in this life. Grief can arise from many of life’s challenging situations such as the ending of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss or change of jobs, a serious illness or operation. Even getting sober - giving up our addictions - can give rise to grief. We will sit with many strong emotions - anger, frustration, fear, sadness, guilt, hopelessness, relief, loneliness. And although grief can be a major trigger for relapse (that old impulse to numb our feelings), in sobriety, we can handle hard things. We seek fellowship with others in recovery, use our tools, and have compassion for our grieving hearts. Join us as we meet some people who are healing their grieving hearts in recovery.  Links and resources including online support (The BFB) Buy TAKE GOOD CARE: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour Podcast  Listen to our spin-off podcast, TINY BUBBLES Please follow @thebubblehour on Facebook and Instagram  Our theme music is "I Own It" (2008) by Jean McCarthy