Access Radio Wellington
Access Radio Wellington
AA on Air-29-06-2024
AA on Air-29-06-2024
AA on Air-29-06-2024
Sunday 30th June 2024
Join the AA Meeting on Air for inspiring recovery stories and insights into the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous.
45 minutes
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
informative
supportive
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Recovery with AA
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Episode Overview
- AA provides a supportive fellowship for recovery.
- Personal stories highlight the importance of meetings.
- Service is crucial in the recovery journey.
- AA's initiative to connect with professional communities.
- The transformative impact of AA's outreach and support.
One thing that I really picked up on in the sharing today is how the importance of the people who at some point suggest to us like have you tried going to a meeting and you know maybe you should check out AA.
In this episode of the AA Meeting on Air, hosted by Rebecca on Wellington Access Radio, we delve into the inspiring stories of recovery and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The session features members from the Wellington Saturday Morning Plymouthon Third Step Group, including Janine and Martin, who share their personal experiences and insights into their journeys of sobriety.
Rebecca begins by introducing the AA preamble, emphasizing the fellowship's commitment to sharing experiences, strength, and hope to help others overcome alcoholism. She highlights AA's principle of self-supporting through contributions and its neutrality regarding affiliations or controversies. The episode underscores AA's primary purpose: to stay sober and assist other alcoholics in achieving sobriety. Janine opens the session with the Third Step Prayer, a poignant declaration of offering oneself to a higher power for guidance and relief from personal struggles.
As the members share their stories, Martin recounts his upbringing in Africa, his initial exposure to alcohol, and how AA provided the necessary support to reclaim his life. He emphasizes the importance of service, having served in various leadership roles within AA, which he found essential to his recovery process. Janine reflects on her past, detailing the emotional challenges following her parents' deaths and the subsequent struggle with alcohol.
She expresses gratitude for the joy and fulfillment she has found through AA's program, which offers a holistic approach to emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Rebecca ties these narratives to the broader context of AA's mission, highlighting the importance of outreach and collaboration with professional communities, including healthcare and legal sectors. This initiative aims to extend AA's hand to those in need, ensuring support is available through informed partnerships.
The episode concludes with the serenity prayer, inviting listeners to embrace acceptance, courage, and wisdom in their recovery journey. Rebecca encourages listeners to visit AA's website to find meetings throughout New Zealand, reinforcing the accessibility and support AA offers. Overall, the episode provides a hopeful and informative exploration of the strength found in community and the ongoing commitment to personal growth and support within Alcoholics Anonymous.