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Alanon: Bridgette F
Alanon: Bridgette F
Alanon: Bridgette F
Friday 6th February 2026
Bridgette F shares her inspiring Al-Anon journey, revealing how she found healing and gratitude in unexpected places.
49 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Healing
Encouraging
Authentic
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Episode Overview
- Bridgette shares her Al-Anon journey from denial to healing.
- Highlights the importance of support systems and community.
- Discusses overcoming childhood trauma and finding gratitude.
- Emphasises personal growth through adversity.
- Encourages facing fears and embracing vulnerability.
Acceptance does not mean submission to a degrading situation.
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Bridgette F shares her journey with Al-Anon at the 5th Sweet Home Alabama Jubilee, offering a heartfelt and raw account of her experiences. Growing up with a seemingly perfect family, Bridgette faced significant challenges early on, including childhood trauma and a complicated relationship with her alcoholic partner, Lee.
Her story is filled with honesty and vulnerability, as she recounts the ups and downs of her life, from denial and ignorance to eventual clarity and healing. Bridgette's narrative takes listeners through her initial misconceptions about addiction and her struggle to find her place in the Al-Anon community. With light-hearted humour, she describes her fear of public speaking and the unexpected role she found herself in, sharing her story to give back to the community that helped her heal.
Bridgette's journey highlights the importance of support systems, personal growth, and the transformative power of Al-Anon literature. Her story is not just about overcoming adversity but also about finding gratitude in everyday moments, such as holding her father's hand during his illness or parenting her son with love and spiritual principles. Bridgette's candid reflections offer hope and encouragement to those navigating similar paths. So, what can we learn from Bridgette's story?
Perhaps it's that healing is possible when we let go of control and embrace the support around us. Whether you're familiar with Al-Anon or just curious about personal recovery journeys, Bridgette's story is sure to resonate.