Vulnerability – Episode 41

Do you fear that being vulnerable with your loved ones will be perceived as a sign of weakness? Do you tend to avoid discussing your own feelings? Do you try to cover up your flaws? Do you often take other people's inventory? Brené Brown says “vulnerability is our most accurate measure of courage”. What do you think about this? Do you gain trust when someone else is vulnerable? Stick with us as we talk about vulnerability. What is vulnerability? How do you feel about being vulnerable? What is your fear around it? How is this different from how you felt about vulnerability before the program? Do you think being vulnerable is good? Why? Does others’ vulnerability increase your trust in them? Do you find that others trust you more when you exhibit vulnerability? How do you exhibit vulnerability in your day to day life? How has recovery helped you to be more vulnerable? Google Voice mail from Christina (9/10) When you are vulnerable today, do you just never get hurt? How do you handle pain and disappointment while remaining vulnerable? How do you know when you’re avoiding vulnerability? Should you always be vulnerable or only around certain people or in certain situations? Why or why not?

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12-step recovery for those of us who love alcoholics or addicts. We share our experience, strength, and hope as we use the principles of the Al-Anon program in our lives. We talk openly and honestly about the problems and challenges as we face alcoholism and addiction in our friends and relatives. We share the tools and solutions we have found that let us live a life that is serene, happy, and free, even when the alcoholic or addict is still drinking or using.