Alcoholic Ominous
Alcoholic Ominous
31: Contact – How do we approach other alcoholics?
31: Contact – How do we approach other alcoholics?
31: Contact – How do we approach other alcoholics?
Wednesday 6th March 2019
Explore the journey of reaching out to fellow alcoholics in recovery with Simon's honest and humorous reflections.
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Episode Overview
- Reaching out to other alcoholics is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Building rapport helps create meaningful connections.
- Shared experiences can foster identification and understanding.
- AA's Big Book provides valuable guidance for helping others.
- Humour can lighten the journey to recovery.
"Working with others is an experience I must not miss."
In this episode of the Alcoholic Ominous Podcast, Simon tackles the challenging topic of reaching out to fellow alcoholics. With Pancake Day as a backdrop, he explores how alcoholics can make meaningful contact with others who might need help. Simon's journey from hopelessness to recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) forms the crux of his narrative. He candidly shares the ups and downs of sobriety, reflecting on how making contact with others is vital to maintaining his own sobriety.
Simon doesn't shy away from discussing the complexities of connecting with alcoholics from diverse backgrounds. He emphasises the importance of identifying shared experiences and building rapport, which he likens to a lifeboat that saves people from drowning in their addiction. Through anecdotes about his own life, Simon illustrates how his personal journey has been shaped by the support of AA members and the Big Book's guidance.
The episode also touches on the humorous side of sobriety, with Simon recounting tales of Pancake Day and the peculiarities of British traditions. The juxtaposition of pancakes and sobriety serves as a metaphor for how mundane life can feel for someone struggling with alcoholism. Simon's raw honesty and self-deprecating humour make this episode engaging and relatable for anyone facing similar challenges.
If you're curious about how AA can help transform lives or if you want to hear Simon's unique perspective on sobriety, this episode offers both laughter and reflection. Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Simon's story is sure to resonate.