Off topic .... sort of. Songs of recovery
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Off topic .... sort of. Songs of recovery
So the "Bermuda Triangle" of holidays is upon us. Which means it is time for Mike's most excellent music countdown 
These are the songs that represent my recovery in al-anon. First when my wonderful marriage of 20 years ended due to my ex wife's addiction to pills and other women's husbands. More recently when a lovely relationship of 5 years ended because the kick-@$$ biker chick I fell in love with decided that her addiction to anorexia was more important than our relationship.
So here is how I felt when those love affairs fell apart:
( warning, heavy rock n roll )
Joan Jett - I hate myself for loving you
Joan.Jett.I.Hate.Myself.For.Loving.You.avi - YouTube
As I worked thru recovery and learned how to release the pain and turn it over:
Bon Jovi - You give love a bad name
Bon Jovi -- You Give Love A Bad Name [[ Official Live Video ]] - YouTube
And this is what Al-anon, and SR, helped me feel.
Collective Soul - Better Now
Collective Soul - Better Now - YouTube
Enough about me. Let's hear what songs are a reflection of _your_ recovery, at any stage.
Mike
These are the songs that represent my recovery in al-anon. First when my wonderful marriage of 20 years ended due to my ex wife's addiction to pills and other women's husbands. More recently when a lovely relationship of 5 years ended because the kick-@$$ biker chick I fell in love with decided that her addiction to anorexia was more important than our relationship.
So here is how I felt when those love affairs fell apart:
( warning, heavy rock n roll )
Joan Jett - I hate myself for loving you
Joan.Jett.I.Hate.Myself.For.Loving.You.avi - YouTube
As I worked thru recovery and learned how to release the pain and turn it over:
Bon Jovi - You give love a bad name
Bon Jovi -- You Give Love A Bad Name [[ Official Live Video ]] - YouTube
And this is what Al-anon, and SR, helped me feel.
Collective Soul - Better Now
Collective Soul - Better Now - YouTube
Enough about me. Let's hear what songs are a reflection of _your_ recovery, at any stage.
Mike
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This came out the Xmas before my first sober one, lol
I know I am weird, but it just isn't the Xmas season if I do not hear it at least once on the radio, lol
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer---Dr. Elmo - YouTube
And I know there are many versions of the following but I still LOVE the original:
Gene Autry Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - YouTube
You know when I finally found recovery, I really had no 'good' memories of Holidays, especially Xmas as that was the Holiday, more so than Thanksgiving, when ALL the family got together and it always turned into a horrible FIGHT FEST.
In recovery, my first Thanksgiving I was only 5 1/2 months and 6 1/2 my first Xmas. I learned something very important ............................... I COULD MAKE NEW MEMORIES. I have proceeded to do that for 30+ years now.
Mike I go back a bit further than you when it comes to Rock and Roll:
Even my dad liked this one:
ELVIS Blue Christmas (Best Picture & Sound Quality) - YouTube
And this was the recording that my dad finally admitted that Elvis had a BEAUTIFUL voice:
Elvis Presley Peace in the Valley - YouTube
I have Elvis's Gospel Albums and I play them year round but an awful lot more at this time of year.
Thank you Mike for starting this thread, it will be interesting to see what I can add to my collection.
Lots of love and bunches of hugs,
I know I am weird, but it just isn't the Xmas season if I do not hear it at least once on the radio, lol
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer---Dr. Elmo - YouTube
And I know there are many versions of the following but I still LOVE the original:
Gene Autry Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - YouTube
You know when I finally found recovery, I really had no 'good' memories of Holidays, especially Xmas as that was the Holiday, more so than Thanksgiving, when ALL the family got together and it always turned into a horrible FIGHT FEST.
In recovery, my first Thanksgiving I was only 5 1/2 months and 6 1/2 my first Xmas. I learned something very important ............................... I COULD MAKE NEW MEMORIES. I have proceeded to do that for 30+ years now.
Mike I go back a bit further than you when it comes to Rock and Roll:
Even my dad liked this one:
ELVIS Blue Christmas (Best Picture & Sound Quality) - YouTube
And this was the recording that my dad finally admitted that Elvis had a BEAUTIFUL voice:
Elvis Presley Peace in the Valley - YouTube
I have Elvis's Gospel Albums and I play them year round but an awful lot more at this time of year.
Thank you Mike for starting this thread, it will be interesting to see what I can add to my collection.
Lots of love and bunches of hugs,
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This was mine:
Gunpowder and Lead - Miranda Lambert (Lyrics) - YouTube
Miranda Lambert. Gunpowder and Lead.
Gunpowder and Lead - Miranda Lambert (Lyrics) - YouTube
Miranda Lambert. Gunpowder and Lead.
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LOL @ Bermuda triangle
Ohh I love that one from Bon Jovi!!
Another day, just for me ♪♫
Breathe - Télépopmusik - YouTube
Rise up ♪♫
Yves LaRock - Rise Up - YouTube
No stress ♪♫
Laurent Wolf - No Stress - YouTube
And my favorite
Love Rain down
Gary B - Love Rain Down - YouTube
This song reminded me God got my back at times when I felt very alone.
Ohh I love that one from Bon Jovi!!
Another day, just for me ♪♫
Breathe - Télépopmusik - YouTube
Rise up ♪♫
Yves LaRock - Rise Up - YouTube
No stress ♪♫
Laurent Wolf - No Stress - YouTube
And my favorite
Love Rain down
Gary B - Love Rain Down - YouTube
This song reminded me God got my back at times when I felt very alone.
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Desperado by the Eagles when my AS was still out there "come back to your senses...." This song was often my prayer
You Don't Have to Live Like a Refugee & I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty....both are self explanatory jmho
Bless The Broken Road...AS' favorite because early on his recovery he found the person he's married to now and feels his broken road led him straight to her...my broken road led me to a greater sense of peace & serenity... and of course drew me closer to my HP
I'm sure there are more for me but it's to late in the evening for me remember.
You Don't Have to Live Like a Refugee & I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty....both are self explanatory jmho
Bless The Broken Road...AS' favorite because early on his recovery he found the person he's married to now and feels his broken road led him straight to her...my broken road led me to a greater sense of peace & serenity... and of course drew me closer to my HP
I'm sure there are more for me but it's to late in the evening for me remember.
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Here is the song that made me feel better when feeling the worst,
Skunk Anansie - Weak (acoustic and live) - YouTube
Skunk Anansie - Weak (acoustic and live) - YouTube
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This got me through, it helped me remember I wanted more for myself and my children:
Staind - Believe
Staind - Believe (Video) - YouTube
Staind - Believe
Staind - Believe (Video) - YouTube
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These are early days for me at SR, so much of what I think about are still ways to change my thinking and to NOT react to my situation and the A in my life... so my music selections are often therapeutic for me.
Some days, the only way I can "reset" my thinking and regulate my breathing is to listen to Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill"... something about the guitar rhythm that helps me.
This one is obscure if you aren't familiar with the artist... it is Amy Ray (of the Indigo Girls) singing "The Tale of Johnny Rotten". As my brother is an addict, this song speaks to me as a family member as well as a codie...
Finally... I am a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas music, but a good "release" song is Manheim Steamroller's "Carol of the Bells"... very rockin' and raucous.
Some days, the only way I can "reset" my thinking and regulate my breathing is to listen to Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill"... something about the guitar rhythm that helps me.
This one is obscure if you aren't familiar with the artist... it is Amy Ray (of the Indigo Girls) singing "The Tale of Johnny Rotten". As my brother is an addict, this song speaks to me as a family member as well as a codie...
Finally... I am a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas music, but a good "release" song is Manheim Steamroller's "Carol of the Bells"... very rockin' and raucous.
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These two describe my relationship with XAH before I left him: (though the songs weren't around throughout)
Stinging Velvet by Neko Case
Birds of a Feather by The Civil Wars
When I decided it'd be best if XAH just stayed away while he drank
Don't Come Around Here by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Call Me When You're Sober by Evanescence
These Boots Are Made or Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra
When I came to terms with what happened between me and XAH, which was the reason I really left, even if I didn'/couldn't acknowledge it at the time
Me and a Gun by Tori Amos
After the courts rewarded XAH's poor track record by giving him every weekend w DS
Doing Wrong by Ani DiFanco
Trying to look to a future
Fresh Feeling by Eels
And when my soul needs to remember to dance and soar
Aire Andaluz by Seis Cuerdas
Close to Home by Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Symphony No 9 in D Minor by Beethoven
Stinging Velvet by Neko Case
Birds of a Feather by The Civil Wars
When I decided it'd be best if XAH just stayed away while he drank
Don't Come Around Here by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Call Me When You're Sober by Evanescence
These Boots Are Made or Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra
When I came to terms with what happened between me and XAH, which was the reason I really left, even if I didn'/couldn't acknowledge it at the time
Me and a Gun by Tori Amos
After the courts rewarded XAH's poor track record by giving him every weekend w DS
Doing Wrong by Ani DiFanco
Trying to look to a future
Fresh Feeling by Eels
And when my soul needs to remember to dance and soar
Aire Andaluz by Seis Cuerdas
Close to Home by Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Symphony No 9 in D Minor by Beethoven
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Ok I can't resist... the ultimate break up song! No one can do it better than Gloria Gaynor:
I Will Survive - YouTube
I Will Survive - YouTube
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I love it!
I am so glad that I see so many songs on here that would appear on my list too.
Silent All These Years and Tear in Your Hand by Tori Amos...when I knew there was something wrong but could not find the words to say it.
Untouchable Face by Ani Difranco when I was angry but could not find an outlet.
Never Surrender by Rick Springsteen (cheese I know) but played really loud, especially in my car it got me through a lot of hard times....
Step Inside This House by Lyle Lovett when I need to figure out what is important to ME!
Tom Petty in general, but I defer to all the ones previously mentioned.
Bubble Toes by Jack Johnson, Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol, For a Dancer Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, and cheesy 80s music as I heal and just need to dance with my dogs.
This has brought a smile to my face. I feel the need for a recovery mix coming up!
I am so glad that I see so many songs on here that would appear on my list too.
Silent All These Years and Tear in Your Hand by Tori Amos...when I knew there was something wrong but could not find the words to say it.
Untouchable Face by Ani Difranco when I was angry but could not find an outlet.
Never Surrender by Rick Springsteen (cheese I know) but played really loud, especially in my car it got me through a lot of hard times....
Step Inside This House by Lyle Lovett when I need to figure out what is important to ME!
Tom Petty in general, but I defer to all the ones previously mentioned.
Bubble Toes by Jack Johnson, Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol, For a Dancer Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, and cheesy 80s music as I heal and just need to dance with my dogs.
This has brought a smile to my face. I feel the need for a recovery mix coming up!
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I will not be broken
I love this song.
Okay........ I love anything this lady sings!
...I Will Not Be Broken... - YouTube
Bonnie Raitt singing "I will not be broken"
Okay........ I love anything this lady sings!
...I Will Not Be Broken... - YouTube
Bonnie Raitt singing "I will not be broken"
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I like Sanctus Real "Whatever you're doing"
Sanctus Real - Whatever You're Doing (with lyrics) - YouTube
Sanctus Real - Whatever You're Doing (with lyrics) - YouTube
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The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
Move Along by All American Rejects
Rolling in the Deep by Adele
What a great thread! This is just today's feel good music as I was updating my pandora station. Thanks for all the new recommendations. It's awesome how powerful music can be in healing. Have fun today.
Move Along by All American Rejects
Rolling in the Deep by Adele
What a great thread! This is just today's feel good music as I was updating my pandora station. Thanks for all the new recommendations. It's awesome how powerful music can be in healing. Have fun today.
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Really do love this thread.
Looking back over the past four years, I have definitely had a recovery soundtrack. These are the songs on my iPod that I have played over and over again. I'm an ACA and have been working on recovering from the affects of growing up in a dysfunctional home. My selection might be a little different.
Awareness / Blame
Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You - YouTube
Acceptance
Anna Nalick - Breathe (2 AM) - YouTube
Forgiveness (Played this song often after my father's death.)
Sarah McLachlan - Angel [Official Music Video] - YouTube
Finding My Voice
Sara Bareilles - King Of Anything - YouTube
Hope
Simon Webbe - No Worries - YouTube
Thank you for letting me share.
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Looking back over the past four years, I have definitely had a recovery soundtrack. These are the songs on my iPod that I have played over and over again. I'm an ACA and have been working on recovering from the affects of growing up in a dysfunctional home. My selection might be a little different.
Awareness / Blame
Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You - YouTube
Acceptance
Anna Nalick - Breathe (2 AM) - YouTube
Forgiveness (Played this song often after my father's death.)
Sarah McLachlan - Angel [Official Music Video] - YouTube
Finding My Voice
Sara Bareilles - King Of Anything - YouTube
Hope
Simon Webbe - No Worries - YouTube
Thank you for letting me share.
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