Breaking the Chains part 5

Breaking the Chains part 5

Recovery Radio Network

speaking at the Madison Women's prison in 2011

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28:2328 Oct 2013

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Embracing AA: Sister Kathy's Journey at Madison Women's Prison

Episode Overview

  • Embrace AA alongside your religious beliefs for a well-rounded recovery.
  • The group dynamic in AA offers collective wisdom and support.
  • Set a minimum number of meetings per week to stay committed.
  • '90 meetings in 90 days' helps build a strong foundation in early recovery.
  • Trust in a higher power and place your concerns into God's hands.
Get immersed with the women in Alcoholics Anonymous. They’ve done it, and they want to help you to do it.

In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, the focus is on Sister Kathy's heartfelt talk at the Madison Women's Prison in 2011. Sister Kathy brings a unique perspective to the recovery journey, blending her religious background with the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She discusses the importance of embracing AA as a complementary tool to religion rather than a substitute.

Sister Kathy shares personal anecdotes, like her story of meeting Emma in Dublin, which highlight the unexpected connections and support found within the AA community. She stresses the significance of being open to AA, even if one has a strong religious foundation, and encourages immersing oneself in the program to truly benefit from it. Her emphasis on the group dynamic in AA, rather than relying on a single perfect sponsor, underscores the collective wisdom and support that AA offers.

Sister Kathy also touches on the practical aspects of recovery, such as setting a minimum number of meetings per week and the wisdom behind the '90 meetings in 90 days' approach. She wraps up with a poignant reminder to trust in a higher power and to place concerns and decisions into God's hands. This episode is a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of community and faith in the recovery process.

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