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Al-Anon: Kathy H
Al-Anon: Kathy H
Al-Anon: Kathy H
Sunday 4th May 2025
Kathy H. shares her powerful story of resilience and recovery in Al-Anon at the Rushmore Roundup. Discover her journey through family and healing.
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Episode Overview
- Kathy shares her journey to finding support in Al-Anon after years of struggle.
- The episode highlights the impact of alcoholism on family dynamics.
- Kathy discusses the importance of personal recovery and letting go of control.
- Humour and resilience play key roles in Kathy's story.
- Al-Anon provides a supportive community for those affected by alcoholism.
"The most powerful amends I can make to my children is to give them a healthy mother".
In this episode of Sober Cast, Kathy H. shares her journey through the Al-Anon programme, speaking at the 31st Rushmore Roundup in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kathy's story is a heartfelt exploration of the challenges and triumphs faced by those living alongside alcoholism. She paints a vivid picture of her life, from her upbringing in a loving family to the tumultuous relationship with her husband, a Marine Corps pilot whose battle with alcoholism deeply affected their lives.
Kathy candidly recounts her struggles with maintaining appearances and the moment she realised she couldn't fix her husband's addiction. Her journey to Al-Anon was a long one, taking 12 and a half years, but it provided her with the relief and understanding she desperately needed. Kathy's tale is filled with anecdotes that highlight her resilience and humour, even in the face of adversity.
She describes the absurdity of trying to keep up appearances while dealing with the chaos that alcoholism brings into a family. Her reflections on the importance of personal recovery and taking responsibility for one's own wellbeing are both inspiring and relatable. Throughout the episode, Kathy emphasises the transformative power of Al-Anon, a programme that helped her let go of control and focus on her own recovery.
Her story is a testament to the strength found in community and the healing that comes from accepting what we cannot change. As Kathy says, "The most powerful amends I can make to my children is to give them a healthy mother". This episode offers a poignant reminder that recovery is not just about the individual struggling with addiction, but also about those who support them.
Kathy's narrative encourages us to reflect on our own journeys and consider the impact of our actions on ourselves and our loved ones. Dive into this episode for an honest and hopeful look at life with Al-Anon.