Cyndi M. AA speakerCyndi M. AA speaker
Recovery Radio Network
Speaking in August 2014
1:02:52•9 Oct 2014
Cyndi M.: A Journey from Darkness to Light in AA
Episode Overview
- Putting God and AA first can lead to peace and happiness.
- Right actions lead to right feelings and thinking.
- Dealing with boredom, pain, and loss is crucial in maintaining sobriety.
- Community support in AA plays a significant role in recovery.
- Success and fulfilment are achievable through dedication to sobriety.
“Right action leads to right feeling and thinking, and it never happens the other way”
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Radio Network, Cyndi M. shares her gripping journey through addiction and recovery. With a blend of raw honesty and light-hearted moments, Cyndi recounts her experiences from the darkest days of alcoholism to her inspiring path to sobriety since December 17, 1985. She emphasises the importance of putting God and AA first to achieve peace and happiness.
Cyndi's story is filled with vivid anecdotes, including her time in state mental hospitals, living on the streets, and even a daring robbery for carpet. Through these trials, she found that right actions lead to right feelings, a lesson she learned the hard way. Cyndi's tale is not just about staying sober but living a fulfilling life in recovery. She talks about the challenges of dealing with boredom, pain, and loss while maintaining sobriety and striving for happiness.
Her journey also touches on significant milestones like moving cities for the wrong reasons, dealing with the death of her grandmother, and surviving a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Despite these hardships, Cyndi has achieved remarkable success, including becoming the Executive Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and travelling the world. Her story is a testament to the power of AA and the support of its community in transforming lives.
Tune in to hear Cyndi's incredible journey and find inspiration in her resilience and dedication to sobriety.

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