Welcome to episode 84 of the Recovery Show. This episode is brought to you by an anonymous

sponsor. They used the donation button on our website. Thank you for your generous contribution.

This episode is for you.

We are friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity

and happiness.

We who live or have lived with the seemingly hopeless problem of addiction, understand as perhaps

few others can. So much depends on our own

attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Have you found

yourself trying to do it all? Did you take care of your loved ones problems? Do you try to force things to work out your way?

Have you ever felt totally unappreciated?

Today we're going to talk about the four M's managing, manipulation, mothering, and martyrdom.

Before we begin, we would like to state that though we at the Recovery Show may be in a 12-step program,

we represent ourselves rather than the program.

During this show, we will share our own experiences as they relate to the topic of the four M's.

The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them. Take what you like and leave the rest.

We hope that you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer and I will be your host today.

Joining me as co-host Erica, welcome back to the studio, Erica.

Hi.

The first segment of today's episode of the Recovery Show will be our discussion of the topic, the four M's.

Following a short break, we will talk about our lives in recovery, about what's happening in the meetings we attend, and in our lives.

We will follow that with your email or voice

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