Is Romantic Love A Distraction? Episode 11

I've put a STOP to ignoring my friends, family, and community! My relationship was all consuming. It overtook my mind almost like an addiction! But now I’m no longer allowing my romantic relationship to become my WHOLE life. I am finding the POWER in reaching out to and connecting with my women's group, my sponsor, and myself. I’m focusing on my community and spending my time checking in with those around me to keep me going. I am capable and strong and surrounded by amazing people. And so are YOU! TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of verbal abuse and sexual assault. Finding Laura Clery: Website: lauraclery.com Read/Listen: Idiot & Idiots Checkout our new Kids Show: Pammy's World TikTok & Youtube & Facebook: @Laura Clery Instagram: @lauraclery Episode Breakdown: -00:00 On a scale from 1-10 how're you!? -1:30 The power of cheesy ass affirmations! -2:30 Romantic love takes A LOT of energy -5:10 The fallout of my co-dependent relationship -7:50 I stopped believing in myself -8:20 Loving A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps -10:30 Staying connected to dear friends -13:30 Keep money in your pocket…NOT in your head -15:25 Back to the drawing board (literally) -17:40 TRIGGER WARNING: Verbal Abuse -18:39 Take what you love and leave the rest -21:00 Uncertainty is TERRIFYING -22:44 I’m choosing to trust the universe -25:50 I LOVE you, thank you -29:00 5 things you’re grateful for READY SET GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices