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Episode 62: Carmen X.
Episode 62: Carmen X.
Episode 62: Carmen X.
Sunday 23rd July 2017
Carmen X discusses her journey as a transgender woman in AA, overcoming challenges and finding a secular path to sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Carmen X: Navigating Sobriety as a Transgender Freethinker
Part of the gift that we receive in sobriety is the ability to use our intellect in tandem with our body. I just quit going to AA... I found a book that caught my eye, and the title of it was AA, Cult or Cure.
Carmen X's journey to sobriety is anything but ordinary. As a transgender woman and a freethinker, Carmen faced unique challenges in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a community that sometimes struggles with inclusivity. In this episode of 'Beyond Belief Sobriety', Carmen opens up about her experiences within AA, where she encountered a cult-like atmosphere that felt stifling and unwelcoming.
Despite these hurdles, Carmen's resilience led her to explore alternative, secular paths to recovery, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to overcome addiction without relying on traditional religious frameworks. Her story is not just about personal triumph but also about the broader need for acceptance and diversity in the recovery community. Carmen's candid reflections on the importance of language and semantics in shaping our understanding of addiction provide valuable insights for anyone on a similar journey.
This episode is a testament to the power of individual agency and the myriad ways one can reclaim their life from addiction. Tune in to hear Carmen's compelling story and find inspiration in her unwavering commitment to sobriety.