Gerry
Gerry
Bea
Bea
Bea
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Join us as Bea shares her inspiring journey from fear to sobriety and the importance of community support in recovery.
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36 minutes
hopeful
reflective
informative
grateful
supportive
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Gerry
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Overcoming Fear: Bea's Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Bea shares her journey from fear to finding solace in sobriety.
- The role of community support in overcoming alcoholism.
- Bea emphasizes the importance of returning to basics in recovery.
- Meditation plays a key role in Bea's continued sobriety.
- The significance of personal acceptance and growth.
If you never get away from the basics, you don't have to worry about getting back to them.
In this episode of 'I'm Sober Today,' host Gerry welcomes his friend Bea R., a committed member of the sobriety community for over three decades. Bea shares her powerful story, recounting how fear dominated her early life, eventually leading her to find solace in alcohol. Her narrative begins with childhood experiences of fear and trauma, which stayed with her into her teenage years, where she discovered alcohol as a means to escape herself and feel empowered.
Bea's journey through alcoholism is marked by significant life events, including a marriage and a relationship with a package store manager, both of which were intertwined with her drinking habits. Despite the challenges, Bea found her way back to sobriety through the support of groups like Living Sober and Sunrise Serenity Group, emphasizing the importance of community. Her story is also one of acceptance and personal growth.
Bea talks about the value of attending meetings, even when she felt vulnerable, and finding comfort in being herself. She stresses the importance of meditation and staying grounded, sharing how returning to the basics of recovery—seeking help, attending meetings, and supporting others—has been vital to her sustained sobriety. Throughout the episode, Bea's narrative is filled with gratitude for the people and programs that have supported her journey.
She highlights the significance of humility and acceptance, acknowledging that the opinions and experiences shared in the podcast are personal and individual. The episode concludes with Bea leading the serenity prayer, a powerful reminder of the peace and acceptance she has found in her life. Gerry expresses his admiration for Bea's journey and the impact she has had on the community, inviting listeners who wish to share their own stories to reach out.
Join Gerry and Bea as they explore the transformative power of sobriety and the importance of community support in overcoming life's challenges.