AA on Air- 13 December

AA on Air- 13 December

AA on Air

David, Pip, and Marion share their experiences with alcoholism and recovery through AA meetings, highlighting community support and spiritual diversity.

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45:0614 Dec 2025

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Finding Hope: Sobriety Journeys on AA on Air

Episode Overview

  • AA meetings offer a sense of community and support.
  • Alcoholism is often a progressive disease.
  • Diverse spiritual experiences can be found within AA.
  • AA remains open and accessible during holidays.
  • A supportive community can aid in overcoming addiction.
"Have you ever thought drinking's the problem? I've always wondered that."

What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of AA on Air, listeners are treated to a candid conversation with David, Pip, and Marion as they share their personal journeys towards sobriety. Broadcasting from Wellington Access Radio, this meeting offers an authentic glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by those in Alcoholics Anonymous.

Pip and Marion, both recovering alcoholics, recount their past struggles with alcohol dependency, highlighting the power of AA meetings in fostering a sense of community and support. Pip reflects on her early experiences with alcohol, sharing how she turned to drinking as a means of comfort. Her story reveals the progressive nature of alcoholism and the pivotal moment when she realised that alcohol was more of a problem than a solution.

Meanwhile, Marion shares her decades-long battle with alcohol, describing how AA meetings helped her break free from the isolation and loneliness that accompanied her addiction. The episode also features readings from AA literature, emphasising the diverse spiritual experiences within the fellowship. Listeners are reminded that AA is open throughout the festive season, ensuring support is available even during the holidays.

As the episode closes with the serenity prayer, it leaves you pondering: Could a supportive community like AA be the key to overcoming your own challenges? Tune in to find out.

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