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Al-Anon: Family Forgiveness
Al-Anon: Family Forgiveness
Al-Anon: Family Forgiveness
Saturday 24th January 2026
Barbara A shares her journey with Al-Anon, exploring family forgiveness and personal healing through heartfelt stories and practical advice.
65 minutes
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is a journey that requires patience and self-reflection.
- Unresolved resentment can impact both emotional and physical health.
- Working through the 12 steps leads to restored relationships.
- Al-Anon helps individuals discover their own life and feelings.
- Practical advice includes writing down names to let go of resentment.
"In Al-Anon, we don't really use that word codependency because it has so many definitions. But my 50-cent definition is focusing on someone else so I don't have to look at myself."
Gain insights from experts and survivors on the delicate art of family forgiveness in this moving episode of Sober Cast. Barbara A from Atlanta, Georgia, shares her personal journey through the Al-Anon fellowship, focusing on the theme of forgiveness within families. As she recounts touching stories, including her son’s heartwarming reunion with his daughter after 28 years, Barbara illustrates the profound impact of forgiveness in healing family wounds.
With a mix of humour and honesty, she offers a unique perspective on how Al-Anon has helped her discover her own life and feelings, apart from others'. Barbara's candid recounting of her experiences in Al-Anon reveals the transformative power of looking inward to find peace and forgiveness. She discusses the significance of working through the 12 steps and how they ultimately lead to restored relationships.
Her anecdotes are not only relatable but also serve as gentle reminders that forgiveness is a continuous journey, often requiring patience and self-reflection. Throughout the episode, Barbara provides practical advice for those struggling with forgiveness, encouraging listeners to consider the emotional and physical benefits of letting go. She touches on the importance of self-care and how unresolved resentment can affect one's health. Barbara's story is a testament to the healing power of forgiveness and the strength found in vulnerability.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into this episode for a heartfelt exploration of family forgiveness and discover the lessons learned along the way.