Alcoholic Ominous
Alcoholic Ominous
20: Misery Guts – Why do alcoholics need sponsorship to stay sober?
20: Misery Guts – Why do alcoholics need sponsorship to stay sober?
20: Misery Guts – Why do alcoholics need sponsorship to stay sober?
Thursday 15th November 2018
Explore the importance of sponsorship in AA with Simon's candid tales of recovery, humour, and life lessons.
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37 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Sponsorship is crucial in AA for guiding individuals through recovery.
- A sponsor provides support, shares experiences, and helps manage sobriety challenges.
- Facing resentments and fears is part of the recovery process.
- Humour can be a valuable tool in dealing with sobriety struggles.
- Community support plays a significant role in maintaining sobriety.
"There is someone in this world who knows everything about me, apart from this podcast."
Simon, the host of the Alcoholic Ominous Podcast, takes listeners on a journey through the ups and downs of sobriety in this episode titled "Misery Guts – Why do alcoholics need sponsorship to stay sober?". Battling a common cold, Simon humorously contrasts his current sniffles with the deeper struggle of overcoming alcoholism. He shares candidly about the critical role of sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), highlighting how these relationships can be a lifeline for those seeking sobriety.
Simon describes his sponsor, affectionately dubbed "Misery Guts", as someone who provides unwavering support and guidance through the challenges of recovery. The episode delves into the AA tradition of sponsorship, explaining how it involves one alcoholic helping another by sharing experiences and offering continuous support. Simon also recounts his personal journey, reflecting on past resentments and the importance of confronting fears with the help of a sponsor.
With a mix of humour and sincerity, he emphasises that while a cold may be bothersome, the real challenge lies in facing addiction head-on. Simon's anecdotes about meetings and interactions with fellow AA members provide a relatable and often humorous perspective on sobriety. As he navigates through his week, listeners are encouraged to consider the value of having someone to turn to during their own recovery journey.
So, if you're curious about how sponsorship can impact sobriety or just want to hear a heartfelt tale from the trenches of recovery, this episode offers both insight and laughter.