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b"When we\\u2019ve had trauma in our life, we can get really disconnected from our emotions. We don\\u2019t know how to express them or how to use them. Often, we turn to the only thing that we think will work: a substance or behavior that helps us escape or avoid those emotions.\\nHowever, what if we tried something different? Journaling has grown in popularity over the past few years. People have found its power as a method of getting their emotions down onto a page and helping them see their lives a little differently.\\xa0\\nToday\\u2019s guest used journaling in this exact way to help her recover from addiction. Harriet Hunter is the author of the daily devotional book Miracles of Recovery. Today, Harriet is sharing her compelling story of moving out of addiction, experiencing incredible loss, and continuing to move forward despite it all. Join our conversation to hear more.\\xa0\\n\\nIn this episode, you will hear:\\n\\nHarriet\\u2019s hardships in childhood that led to her addiction.\\n\\nWhen and how she began recovery and got sober.\\n\\nHer tumultuous relationship with her daughter.\\n\\nHow writing helped her get and stay sober.\\n\\nHow she has taken her grief and used it to help others.\\n\\nHow journaling can help anybody change their perspective.\\n\\n\\n\\nKey Quotes:\\n[4:56] - \\u201cMarijuana was my love of choice, though\\u2026 it just did for me what I could not do for myself. And that is absolutely take me away.\\u201d\\n[8:20] - \\u201cI was a high-functioning drunk. I could entertain 40 people, keep smiling, but I never could remember the next day who was there or what happened.\\u201d\\n[10:26] - \\u201cI got sober in 1999 and I never looked back because I did all my relapsing in that 30-year run.\\u201d\\xa0\\n[18:12] - \\u201cI learned now, if I hadn\\u2019t learned which I had with my husband, that I am powerless. But you know, God was with me every day. And AA saved my life.\\u201d\\n[26:30] - \\u201cWe have found out collectively that something happens to the brain. It sees it and hears it in a much more intentional, focused way than just talking. I found out that when I write, I can't get away from myself. I have to slow my brain down.\\u201d\\n[31:32] - \\u201cOne of the ways I ask women to write their gratitudes is not to just put a word at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, happy, sad, whatever. No, no, you have to be able to see what it is you feel. If you don't see it, then it's not real.\\u201d\\n\\nSubscribe and Review\\nHave you subscribed to our podcast? We\\u2019d love for you to subscribe if you haven\\u2019t yet.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \\u201cRatings and Reviews\\u201d and \\u201cWrite a Review\\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.\\nIf you really enjoyed this episode, we\\u2019ve created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com to download it.\\n\\nSupporting Resources:\\nNovusMindfulLife.com\\nJournaling with a Purpose\\nMiracles of Recovery: Daily Meditations of Hope, Courage, and Faith\\nEpisode Credits\\nIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.\\nHe helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.\\nFind out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com\\n\\n9zXov7o76D1d1WeRh9p0\\n\\n\\nSupport this podcast at \\u2014 https://redcircle.com/the-addicted-mind-podcast/donations\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"