#11: Letting Go of Emotional Pain from the Past

Changing our lives... it’s all made possible when we forgive and let go.When I heard myself saying that I felt guilt about how I didn't do enough to support my husband during his battle with alcohol dependency, I realised I did still feel guilt, even though I told myself I didn't.  He died in 2017.What I’ve noticed is that each time I speak, a bit more truth about what I am feeling deep down inside comes out.  So many emotions and thoughts are buried and it’s so important to dig them up, clear them out, and let them go. Getting things out is a good thing. I have to say, it takes a lot of love and honesty to heal. Honesty with yourself.This episode is all about letting go of emotional pain from the past . When you have loved an addict you will have most likely felt shame or guilt for  somethingFor when you  reacted to them. The phone calls you didn't answerThe messages you ignoresAnd the times you walked away. There’s also possible guilt for the enablingIf only I would have held my stance and had healthy boundariesIf only I would have not bought the drinkIf only i would not have lied to others for himThe list could go on….Alcoholism makes us sick too, we just didn’t know it. And we spend a disproportionate amount of time helping them,  sacrificing our own physical and mental health.It’s time to let go, to forgive ourselves and our loved one.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.