Donna L.  Al-Anon speaker

Donna L. Al-Anon speaker

Recovery Radio Network

Liberal KS

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1:00:0510 Dec 2009

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Donna L.'s Journey: Living with an Alcoholic Husband

Episode Overview

  • Gratitude can be a powerful tool in recovery.
  • Focus on your own journey rather than trying to control others.
  • Daily practices like gratitude lists can help maintain serenity.
  • Community support is invaluable in overcoming challenges.
  • Humour can lighten the load in difficult times.
I'm grateful this morning that you and I made it through that door to this program.

Donna L. shares a heartfelt and inspiring story in this episode of Recovery Radio Network. Married to Neil, an alcoholic, Donna provides a candid look into her life and the lessons she's learned from living with and loving someone battling addiction. She talks about how she found strength and serenity through Al-Anon, a support group for friends and families of alcoholics.

Her anecdotes, like Neil's plan to write a book titled 'Living with the Wife of an Alcoholic', bring humour and humanity to the serious topic of alcoholism. Donna emphasises the importance of gratitude, explaining how Neil's grateful heart has been a guiding light for her. She dives into her own struggles with depression and how Al-Anon helped her find peace by focusing on her own recovery rather than trying to control Neil's drinking.

Donna also shares practical advice, such as making a daily gratitude list and seeking a conscious contact with a higher power. Her story is a testament to the power of community, self-reflection, and love in overcoming life's challenges. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for an uplifting story, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt moments that remind us of the strength found in vulnerability and connection.

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