Access Radio Wellington
Access Radio Wellington
AA on Air-21-09-2024
AA on Air-21-09-2024
AA on Air-21-09-2024
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Join AA on Air for heartfelt tales of recovery and hope as members share their journeys through alcoholism and sobriety.
45 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Honest
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Recovery with AA
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Episode Overview
- AA provides a supportive community for those seeking sobriety.
- Rigorous honesty is crucial for personal growth and recovery.
- The 12-step programme offers a structured path to healing.
- Sharing experiences helps individuals connect and find hope.
- Sobriety can transform lives and relationships.
"Once you're in AA and give it 100%, your life just goes from good to good."
In this episode of AA on Air, listeners are treated to an intimate gathering of the Tuesday Big Book Study Group, chaired by Rebecca. The episode kicks off with the Serenity Prayer, setting a reflective tone as members share their experiences and journeys through alcoholism and recovery. Guy, Paul, and Claire bravely recount their stories, each highlighting how alcohol once seemed like the solution to life's challenges, only to become a destructive force.
Guy shares how he felt like the black sheep of his family and found solace in AA meetings, while Paul talks about losing everything before discovering hope through the fellowship. Claire reflects on her high-functioning drinking and the liberating honesty she found in AA. The episode offers a glimpse into the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous - a community where rigorous honesty and shared experiences foster healing.
Through readings from the Big Book, the group emphasises the importance of the 12-step programme, which serves as a guide for recovery. The power of these steps lies in their simplicity, yet they demand courage and honesty from those who embark on them. Rebecca's reflections on her own journey add depth to the conversation, illustrating how AA's principles have transformed her life. The camaraderie among members is palpable, as they support each other in sobriety and personal growth.
If you're curious about how AA meetings unfold or seeking inspiration from real-life recovery stories, this episode is worth a listen. It reminds us that no matter how tangled life becomes, there's always a path to clarity and connection through shared struggles.