Surrender to Win - Delusions of Control

Several years ago, I wrote a song titled Surrender to Win. This song describes the paradox that has been a deep lesson in many areas of my life. For much of my life, I unconsciously believed that I had some kind of control over others. This was a coping mechanism and a compulsion that gave me a sense of safety. What I’ve learned and now truly appreciate is that when it comes to others, I have influence at best. What I suffered from was “delusions of control” and until I turned this around, my focus was perpetually stuck on others. When I stopped trying to control others and instead learned to listen, observe and for the most part enjoy others, that is when my relationships really started to blossom as well as my creativity and authentic self-expression. By learning to accept others and meeting them where they are, I'm now able to make healthy choices. When I stopped trying to control others I was able to focus on controlling myself, this changed everything.

Elizabeth

Sharing from her "lived experience" as a person in long term recovery from addiction and codependency, she takes a deep dive in to this common set of coping mechanisms.

The Five patterns of codependency:

Denial

Compliance

Avoidance

Control

Low Self Esteem

Here is the YouTube playlist link for this mini series

👉    • Codependency - Five Patterns  

• Codependency - Five Patterns

In this five part series, Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards will share her experience with Codependency based on her "lived experience". She offers suggestions that have been helpful in her recovery because she believes that many with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) are limited by these patterns well into their recovery, as was her experience.

The Resources mentioned can be found at the link below:

https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/rec...

Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.

Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

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