Bernadette AFG speakerBernadette AFG speaker
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in 2009
29:10•23 Nov 2016
Bernadette's Journey: Strength and Resilience in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Understanding alcoholism as a disease affecting the whole family.
- The role of community support in recovery.
- Challenges of enabling behaviours.
- The transformative power of the twelve-step programme.
- Balancing motherhood with personal recovery.
“"I learned that alcoholism was a disease, a mental, spiritual, and physical one, and that we are affected by it."”
Bernadette's journey through recovery is nothing short of a rollercoaster, filled with heartfelt moments and valuable lessons. In this episode, she opens up about her life as a member of the Worldwide Fellowship of Al-Anon and Al-Ateen family groups. From her early days growing up in a large Italian family to navigating the challenges of marriage and motherhood, Bernadette's story is both relatable and inspiring.
She shares the highs and lows of her relationship with her husband, Bill, who struggled with alcoholism, and how she found solace and support in the Al-Anon community. Bernadette's narrative is peppered with humour and warmth, making it a captivating listen for anyone interested in recovery stories. Her reflections on enabling behaviours, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of the twelve-step programme offer valuable insights for those on their own recovery journey.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting a loved one, Bernadette's story will resonate deeply and provide hope and encouragement. Don't miss this heartfelt episode that reminds us all of the strength and resilience found in recovery.
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