John M
John M
401- Jeri Dawn Part 2- But For the Grace of God...
401- Jeri Dawn Part 2- But For the Grace of God...
401- Jeri Dawn Part 2- But For the Grace of God...
Friday 20th June 2025
Jeri Dawn shares her powerful story of recovery, exploring grace, guilt, and finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous.
47 minutes
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John M
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Sobriety Success Stories
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Embrace grace as a universal gift available to everyone.
- Share your experiences openly to help others heal.
- Community support is vital for recovery.
- Reading the AA big book daily can strengthen your foundation.
- Sponsoring others can reinforce your own sobriety.
My grace is for everyone. It's for those who are willing to accept it.
In this heartfelt episode of Sober Speak, John M. welcomes back Jeri Dawn, who shares the next chapter of her recovery journey. The phrase 'but for the grace of God' resonates deeply with her story, as she reflects on the transformative power of accepting grace. Jeri Dawn opens up about her darkest days, including the struggle to keep her children amidst addiction, and the desperation that led her to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Her candid discussion about guilt, especially surrounding her abortion, has been a beacon for many women seeking solace and understanding. Through her journey, Jeri Dawn found strength in the AA community, particularly from old-timers like Tony and Rod, who guided her towards sobriety and healing. With humour and humility, she recounts her early days in AA meetings, stuttering through paragraphs but feeling welcomed nonetheless.
Jeri's resilience shines as she talks about sponsoring other women, emphasising the importance of giving back and staying connected. She candidly shares how reading the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous daily helped solidify her recovery foundation. John M. also touches on personal challenges, sharing his father's health struggles, reminding us all of the shared human experience of grief and hope.
This episode offers a raw and compassionate look into recovery, urging you to reflect on your own journey or support those around you in theirs.