Exorcising the “F” Word

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of alcohol and emotional safety on individuals and their families, framed through a personal story about the host's mother.

This is the latest essay from our Untoxicated Blog . To read our hundreds of essays on drinking, emotional safety, and the underlying issues of addiction, please go to SoberAndUnashamed.com . We hope you get a lot out of: “Exorcising the ‘F’ Word” “You don’t need to come. I’m not dying.” My mom had surgery last week, and that’s what she said when she heard I was flying across the country to help my dad, and to spend time with her, after her surgery. I think her response is part consideration for my busy life–not wanting to be a burden to her not-close-to-retirement son with a bustling family, and part defiance that the surgery posed any kind of risk for her. I get it. And she’s right. I am busy. But damn it, I just keep thinking about my understanding of what people say… If you are ready to consider the impact of alcohol and a lack of emotional safety, on you and your family, as the drinker or the partner of a drinker, please take our brief survey at UntoxicatedSurvey.org so we can share resources, including a free ebook.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Salis, Sheri Salis

Topics covered

• alcohol impact
• emotional safety
• addiction
• family dynamics
• personal reflection

Keywords

• alcohol
• emotional safety
• addiction
• family
• surgery
• personal story
• Untoxicated Blog

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SoberAndUnashamed.com, UntoxicatedSurvey.org

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