Be Your Best Friend

One of the most painful states to be, is being in, shame about our own person: who we believe we are, and what we have done. Addiction will do that to those who suffer from it - every time. This story-meditation is an intimate journey through the decision to forgive ourselves - separating addiction from personal behavior - to lovingly lay down fear and shame and to begin the process of healing.

This meditation will help anyone who is currently in recovery, but will be especially healing to those at the beginning of the journey. Life after addiction is a tapestry of incredible possibilities, but we need new paths to navigate it - beginning with tools for early sobriety. Come back to this meditation as a tool to re-ground yourself on your path to recovery. Come back here to remember you can be your own best friend.

Reviews

Thank you for this meditation, it articulated perfectly what I feel. I quit drinking one year ago, and on this anniversary I needed reminding that I am unearthing my true, lovable self. I realize that am not actually changed, rather I am finally truly me, the me that was buried by addiction, and I am shaking off fear and shame. Thank you!

This gives me hope of ending 20+ years of numbing myself. At age 28 I unknowingly married a narcissist who left ME after a decade of abuse and the pain flipped an autoimmunity “switch” and I was in the worst physical and emotional pain. I used cannabis for pain, for sleep and for depression. I am now 50 and I have been tapering off for 2 weeks and all the pain I numbed is here with a vengeance. Yesterday was the day I promised to stop and I didn’t make it…and I let my family think I did. I was so racked with guilt, shame and anger. This meditation hit differently and I realize I need to love myself in order to be successful. Thank you, Pamela. I will be listening to all your content for inspiration and encouragement through this journey.

It was beautiful
Was thinking of the mother of our daughter julia
Abstinence by itself is not recovery its misery
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Thank you so much, dear soul.
I understood you.

My favourite place to be with you is Mallaig (Scotland-U.K.).

This journey just seems so lonely sometimes even though I know that I am not alone. Others are mostly speaking to criticize rather than support. Grateful to have found your voice offering this gentle support and guidance. Thank you very much.