in that my friend was showing I was then able to say well actually that's what I want to but I was

sort of scared to say it because I thought that might be pushing too hard or something.

Welcome to the Recovery Show. This is episode number 41.

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contributions. 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 are

who live or have lived with a 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.

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?

Renee 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 talked about vulnerability.

Before we begin we would like to state that though we may be in a 12-step

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