21. Gayle reflects on Krystle’s story: The power of forgiveness

11/12/23 • 18 min

Lightness always brightens the darkness and when we talk about drug abuse, there is always some light to be found amongst the illness.

Compassion and love are what drives recovery, for everyone involved. Today we reflect on my sister’s story in the past two episodes and what we can all learn from it.

In this episode we cover:

● Bringing down brick walls

● Seeing the person beyond the addiction

● All the feelings around addiction

● Generational abuse

● How significant life events split spirit

● We need people to give us a chance

● Researching drug use to allow compassion in

● Lonely children are dangerous children

● When the bad feels good

● Going beyond judgement and pain

● Self-forgiveness

● Social media boundaries for children

● The power of hugs and expressing feelings

● Getting back to the spirit of positivity and love.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast

● Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au

● Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/

● Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510

● Email: [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. I would be ever so grateful if you would leave a review on Apple or Spotify.

Lightness always brightens the darkness and when we talk about drug abuse, there is always some light to be found amongst the illness.

Compassion and love are what drives recovery, for everyone involved. Today we reflect on my sister’s story in the past two episodes and what we can all learn from it.

In this episode we cover:

● Bringing down brick walls

● Seeing the person beyond the addiction

● All the feelings around addiction

● Generational abuse

● How significant life events split spirit

● We need people to give us a chance

● Researching drug use to allow compassion in

● Lonely children are dangerous children

● When the bad feels good

● Going beyond judgement and pain

● Self-forgiveness

● Social media boundaries for children

● The power of hugs and expressing feelings

● Getting back to the spirit of positivity and love.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast

● Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au

● Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/

● Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510

● Email: [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. I would be ever so grateful if you would leave a review on Apple or Spotify.

Previous Episode

20. Krystle's recovery: Finding her way home - Part 2

We’re back in part two of speaking with my sister Krystle about turning her life around after spiralling down the deep hole of drug use.

We look at the non-linear process of recovery, how recovery really is possible for anyone and how to support someone through the process without judgement.

Please note: this episode does discuss childhood trauma, sexual assault, drug use, eating disorders, criminal activity and domestic violence and is not suitable for children.

In this episode we cover:

● Life after domestic violence

● A surprise pregnancy throwing a curveball

● Accessing detox programs

● Recovery is not linear and can take years

● Awakening a spiritual journey

● Coping as a new mother with addictions

● Family reconnections and healing

● Saying no to drugs after being a user

● Relearning life skills like cooking and paying bills

● Getting life financially back on track after a decade of drug use

● Having your tribe around you to help in hard times

● Recovery is possible

● If you want to get clean, there is a way to do it

● How to support someone through recovery with compassion.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Show notes: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au/podcast

● Soul Care Bendigo website: https://www.soulcarebendigo.com.au

● Soul Care Bendigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcarebendigo/

● Soul Care Bendigo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090347516510

● Email: [email protected]

● Salvation Army Australia: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/

● Bendigo Community Health Service: https://www.bchs.com.au/alcohol-and-other-drugs

● Alcoholics Anonymous Australia: https://meetings.aa.org.au/near/

● Drug Rehab Bendigo: https://habitattherapeutics.com.au/rehab-bendigo/

If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. I would be ever so grateful if you would leave a review on Apple or Spotify.

Next Episode

22. Looking in the Mirror

This week we chat to Kate DeAraugo, Australian Idol winner, podcast creator and also former drug addict.

We get her perspective on dealing with an addiction in the public eye, and what she needed to hear from family to overcome her past and begin to heal.

In this episode we cover:

● Being in the spotlight

● Dealing with body image in the public eye

● How women need touch and can learn to self soothe

● Self-sabotaging and changing those patterns

● Showing up for yourself every day

● The slippery slope into drug use

● Having to fall on your face to learn

● Enabling drug addiction and the ultimatums that helped

● Drug addiction and intense relationships

● Taking time to heal

● Becoming a mum after drug addiction