The Magdalen House
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Cooper Green | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
Cooper Green | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
Cooper Green | Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Join Cooper Green as he shares his Step One experience and journey to sobriety through The Magdalen House's 12-Step program.
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Get the buttons here!Cooper Green's Journey Through Step One
Episode Overview
- Step One's pivotal role in recovery
- Importance of community support
- Personal stories of overcoming addiction
- Service and sponsorship as recovery tools
- The Magdalen House's impact on sobriety
I saw how good life could be when I'm working the 12 steps and I'm involved in my community.
In the latest episode of 'Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics,' host Laura Wilson welcomes back Cooper Green, a familiar voice to listeners. Cooper Green shares his story of recovery, focusing particularly on Step One of the 12-Step program. His experience provides a deep and personal look into the challenges and triumphs encountered in the early stages of recovery. Cooper recounts the moment he first realized he had crossed the line from being a moderate or hard drinker to a real alcoholic.
This realization marked the beginning of his commitment to Step One, acknowledging the powerlessness over alcohol and the unmanageability of his life. Through his storytelling, Cooper provides listeners with an intimate glimpse into his life, from his first drink at the age of 13 in Waco, Texas, to the struggles and eventual acceptance of his condition. The episode also highlights Cooper's involvement with The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve sobriety through the 12-Step principles.
Cooper's passion for service, demonstrated by his role as the H&I coordinator and sponsoring over 50 men, underscores the importance of community and support in recovery. Listeners will find inspiration in Cooper's journey as he shares the transformative power of working the 12 Steps and the positive changes he witnessed in himself and others.
His story is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit and the profound impact that The Magdalen House has had on the Dallas-Fort Worth community, offering recovery services completely free of charge. For anyone contemplating sobriety or supporting someone in their journey, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement. Cooper Green’s story is a powerful reminder of the potential for change and the importance of reaching out for support.