C3S Podcast & Reads: October 29th, 2024
What an AA meeting is like, relationships in addiction
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The final episode on the rehab deep dive is about the discharge planning process. The mantra, a failure to plan is a plan to fail, rings strongly in the recovery space. I knew that leaving rehab that I had just been permitted the opportunity to reset my life, but that did not mean I had found the solution to my alcoholism. Putting together this plan allowed me to detail my recovery goals and boundaries that allowed me to discover the solution to my alcoholism in the months after leaving rehab.
I never had the courage to step into an AA meeting prior to entering into rehab. The unknowns associated with the organization and what to expect was one major excuse that I clung to as I battled alcoholism on my own for years. In this podcast episode I detail what a typical meeting flow looks like, so that individuals can clear any fear they may be clinging to for what to expect out of this experience. If you have interest in finding a meeting space near you, download the Meeting Guide app on any device.
Interesting Articles & Reads
What to Say to Someone Who Just Got Out of Rehab
Depending on the type of relationship that you have with the person, your approach may vary. Baseline advice, but only extend this if you genuinely mean it, offer yourself to be there to listen to the person. Through our loss of Lucy as well as the aftermath of rehab, many times all that was needed was a willing ear to just listen.
Boundaries with a Loved One Suffering from Addiction
Another important concept if you have a loved one suffering. Setting and maintaining your own boundaries. In addition, respecting and adhering to the boundaries set up by your loved one. With any relationships dealing with addiction, I am adamant that the best perspective to take is to assume that every single relationship that engages with an addict will be altered and different in some manner. You can work from there.
That’s all I’ve got! All the best,
Kyle Zibrowski