Recovery Crone
Recovery Crone
Al-Anon Workshop - Day of Courage Session 1
Al-Anon Workshop - Day of Courage Session 1
Al-Anon Workshop - Day of Courage Session 1
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Blanche M shares her inspiring recovery journey at an Al-Anon workshop in Texas, blending humour with heartfelt lessons on the transformative power of healing.
45 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
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Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Embrace spiritual growth as part of recovery.
- Saying hello can lead to lifelong friendships.
- Surrendering control is key to healing.
- Joyous acceptance of life’s challenges is essential.
- The importance of forming connections with others.
Sadder than saying goodbye is never to have said hello.
The Recovery Crone Podcast brings you an inspiring Al-Anon workshop led by Blanche M, recorded during a Texas Roundup in 1995. This session marks the beginning of a four-part series, offering a glimpse into Blanche's remarkable journey of reluctant recovery since 1964. Her story is one of resilience, with a focus on surviving rather than saving, and her candid reflections on life and recovery are both touching and relatable.
Blanche shares her experiences growing up in Florida, facing the challenges of a violent, alcoholic father, and navigating her own path through marriage, teaching, and eventually finding solace in the Al-Anon community. Listeners will find themselves captivated by Blanche's humour and honesty as she recounts her experiences with the 12 Steps, offering wisdom on surrendering control and finding joy in acceptance. Her insights on the importance of saying hello, forming connections, and embracing spiritual growth are thought-provoking and encouraging.
Blanche’s anecdotes about teaching and her love for West Texas people add depth to her narrative, illustrating how personal growth can flourish even amidst adversity. Whether you're seeking guidance on recovery or simply looking for a heartwarming tale of perseverance, Blanche's session is bound to resonate with you. Her ability to blend humour with heartfelt lessons makes this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of recovery.
Will you join Blanche in saying hello to new friendships and embracing the journey of self-discovery?