M2 THE ROCK || Michael Molthan
MICHAEL MOLTHAN
Beverly R. -Family Recovery Speaker - Finding Answers In The Heart
Beverly R. -Family Recovery Speaker - Finding Answers In The Heart
Beverly R. -Family Recovery Speaker - Finding Answers In The Heart
Wednesday 30th July 2025
Join Beverly Ross as she shares her journey through Al-Anon recovery, highlighting the power of humor and community support.
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- Al-Anon offers healing through humor and shared experiences.
- Community support is vital in addiction recovery.
- Personal growth can emerge from challenging times.
- Family recovery requires understanding and patience.
- Celebrating successes in recovery brings joy.
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In this engaging episode of M2 The Rock, Beverly Ross from Fort Worth, Texas, shares her personal journey through Al-Anon, a support group for families affected by alcoholism. Beverly brings a unique perspective to the recovery process, emphasizing the importance of laughter and community connection in healing. Beverly explains how initially, she perceived Al-Anon as a serious program, much like AA, where laughter seemed inappropriate given the life-threatening nature of addiction.
However, as she delved deeper into the program, she realized that humor played a crucial role in her healing. It was through laughter, both at herself and at life, that Beverly began to experience true recovery. During her talk, Beverly highlights the significance of community support. She shares her experience of being warmly welcomed in Atlanta, a place she describes as having invented hospitality.
The friendships she formed and the laughter shared with both new acquaintances and long-time friends, such as Tony and Skip, underscore the importance of connecting with others during challenging times. Beverly recounts humorous anecdotes from her past, demonstrating how embracing the lighter side of life can lead to personal growth. Whether it's dealing with a basket mishap or navigating family dynamics, she finds humor in everyday situations that once seemed daunting.
A pivotal moment in Beverly's journey was her decision to join Al-Anon in 1977, after realizing the potential for an auxiliary support group alongside AA. This decision, she notes, saved her life and has provided her with over two decades of healing and growth. Through her storytelling, Beverly touches on the transformative power of recovery programs. She emphasizes that while the past may be dark, it can become a valuable asset in helping others and oneself.
Her candidness about personal struggles and victories serves as an inspiration to listeners, showcasing the possibility of a happy, joyous, and free life after recovery. Beverly's talk is a testament to the power of humor, community, and love in overcoming addiction and supporting family recovery. Her experiences offer hope and encouragement to those navigating similar paths, inviting them to find laughter and connection along the way.