Finding Faith and Sobriety: Lyla's Journey
Episode Overview
Recovery requires rigorous honesty and daily self-reflection. Faith can be a powerful tool in overcoming addiction. Building supportive relationships is crucial for sobriety. Past struggles can be transformed into help for others. Patience and perseverance are key in the recovery process.
Everyone wants what I have, but they want it right now. They don't want to go through the work.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of Real Recovery, Bill and George welcome Lyla, who shares her compelling journey through the ups and downs of living with alcoholism. Lyla's story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and perseverance. Growing up in a family of functioning alcoholics, Lyla faced early challenges, including the tragic loss of her mother and a string of personal struggles.
Her marriage brought new challenges, as her husband's drinking habits mirrored her own past. It was during a pivotal vacation that Lyla decided enough was enough. Her resolve to quit drinking was met with resistance but ultimately led to a path of recovery for both her and her husband. The hosts discuss the importance of rigorous honesty in recovery, highlighting Step 10's focus on daily personal inventory and prompt admission of wrongs.
Lyla's tale is filled with lessons on patience, forgiveness, and the unwavering belief in a higher power. Her commitment to helping others find their way through the darkness is inspiring. As a substance abuse counsellor, she offers hope and guidance to those struggling, showing that recovery is possible with hard work and faith.
This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding a new purpose and building a life grounded in love and faith. Are you willing to put in the work for your own recovery journey?