A Day in the Big BookA Day in the Big Book
Recovery Radio Network
With Linda R. of Indianapolis
47:52•6 Dec 2011
Finding Strength in Faith: Linda R.'s Journey
Episode Overview
- Linda R. shares her experience with her father's terminal brain cancer.
- Emphasises the importance of living one day at a time.
- Discusses the use of fear inventory to cope with overwhelming emotions.
- Highlights the lessons learned about love, intimacy, and faith.
- Explores the impact of the twelve-step programme on her spiritual journey.
“We can't live like this. We're just going to have to do this one day at a time”
Linda R. from Indianapolis shares a deeply moving and personal journey in this episode of Recovery Radio Network titled 'A Day in the Big Book'. Linda opens up about her father's terminal brain cancer diagnosis and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. She recounts how the initial shock and fear were overwhelming, but through her faith and spiritual practices, she found strength and peace.
Her father's resilience and belief that he would outlive his prognosis set the tone for their final months together. Linda's raw honesty about her fears, her prayers, and her eventual acceptance of her father's fate is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. She emphasises the importance of living one day at a time and shares her fear inventory, a tool that helped her cope during this difficult period.
Linda's story is not just about loss but also about the profound lessons in love, intimacy, and faith that she learned along the way. The episode is a testament to the power of the twelve-step programme and how it can provide solace and guidance even in the darkest times. If you're looking for a story of resilience, faith, and the human spirit's capacity to endure, this episode is a must-listen.
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