Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Charley B. Grace Group 8-12-20
Charley B. Grace Group 8-12-20
Charley B. Grace Group 8-12-20
Monday 17th August 2020
Charley Barnes shares his journey through sobriety, guilt, and spiritual healing with Alcoholics Anonymous.
47 minutes
hopeful
reflective
challenging
inspirational
grateful
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Episode Overview
- Charley Barnes reflects on his journey to sobriety and spiritual healing.
- The importance of fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Overcoming guilt and shame through AA's steps.
- Prison outreach as a source of hope and transformation.
- Building a lasting relationship with a higher power.
Thank you for loving me until I learned how to love myself.
In this compelling episode, Charley Barnes opens up about his transformative journey through Alcoholics Anonymous. Charley, who once felt the world would be better off without him, found hope and healing through the fellowship and steps of AA. He candidly shares his struggles with guilt and shame, emotions he used to suppress with alcohol. Through the support of AA, he learned to confront these feelings and embrace a life of sobriety.
Charley discusses how early sobriety was challenging and required multiple attempts, but he ultimately found peace through the steps and support of the fellowship. Charley also shares about his involvement with a prison outreach program, illustrating how he carries the message of hope to those behind bars. This work, which he initially never imagined himself doing, has become a vital part of his recovery and spiritual growth.
Through these experiences, Charley has developed a deep relationship with a higher power, finding joy and peace that he never thought possible. He emphasizes the importance of the AA community in sustaining his sobriety, noting how the fellowship helped him stay sober long enough for the steps to take effect. Charley reflects on the promises of AA, such as experiencing a new freedom and happiness, and how pursuing a relationship with God has reshaped his expectations and understanding of life.
Charley concludes with a heartfelt story about reconnecting with his mother, highlighting the emotional and relational healing he's experienced. He encourages listeners to imagine the peace and safety they feel in the presence of loved ones and suggests that through AA's steps, one can cultivate such a relationship with a higher power. Charley's journey is a testament to the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous and the spiritual joy it can bring.