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AA Live - 22-07-2025 - Calling the 0800 AA WORKS phone number
AA Live - 22-07-2025 - Calling the 0800 AA WORKS phone number
AA Live - 22-07-2025 - Calling the 0800 AA WORKS phone number
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Join Rowan as she shares her 18-year sobriety journey, highlighting the importance of calling the AA helpline for recovery. Discover the rewards of sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Rowan shares her 18-year sobriety journey.
- Importance of reaching out to AA for support.
- Description of the 12-step program in AA.
- Benefits of online AA meetings worldwide.
- Celebrating achievements in a sober lifestyle.
For me, working the AA program is a daily practice of being invested in recovery. Today I am sober and now exploring this new version of life.
In this engaging episode of AA Live, hosts Sue and Mike welcome Rowan, a guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her 18-year journey of sobriety. The conversation begins with an exploration of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a global fellowship dedicated to helping individuals recover from alcoholism through a structured 12-step program. Rowan shares her personal story, offering insights and tangible rewards she has received from her commitment to sobriety.
Rowan emphasizes the pivotal moment when she decided to call the AA 0800 number for advice and support. This call marked the beginning of her transformative journey. She discusses the initial feeling of vulnerability, often experienced when individuals reach out for help, and highlights the importance of not facing the challenge of alcoholism alone. AA provides a community where recovering alcoholics support each other, learning to live a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Throughout the discussion, Rowan touches on the emotional and psychological hurdles she faced, such as dealing with guilt, shame, and blame, and how AA has helped her navigate these feelings. She talks about the importance of celebrating achievements in sobriety, such as raising children in a sober environment, which has been one of her proudest accomplishments.
The hosts and Rowan also delve into the modern aspect of AA meetings, which have embraced technology by offering online meetings via platforms like Zoom. These meetings provide flexibility and accessibility, allowing individuals to connect with others around the world. Rowan shares her experiences with online meetings, noting the diversity and the unique atmosphere they bring.
As the episode wraps up, Sue and Mike thank Rowan for her valuable contributions and encourage listeners to take care of themselves and consider reaching out to AA if they are struggling with alcohol. Rowan's journey is a testament to the power of support, community, and the willingness to seek help, offering hope and inspiration to those on their own paths to recovery.