Erna G. AA speakerErna G. AA speaker
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in Sacramento CA in 2012
1:02:08•6 Aug 2013
Erna G.: A Journey from Isolation to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Sobriety is a daily commitment.
- Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- Intellectual pursuits alone can't overcome addiction.
- Surrendering to the process is essential for success.
- Personal milestones, like sobriety dates, hold significant meaning.
“I've tried every possible method under the sun to stay sober on my own power. I failed all of the time.”
Erna G., an AA speaker from Walnut Creek, takes the stage in Sacramento, CA, to share her heartfelt journey of recovery. With a touch of humour and raw honesty, Erna recounts her struggles with alcoholism and the turning points that led her to sobriety. From her initial attempts to stay sober on her own to finally finding solace in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Erna's story is both relatable and inspiring.
She speaks about the importance of surrendering to the process and how intellectual pursuits alone couldn't save her from her addiction. Her sobriety date, June 11th, 1998, holds special significance as it marks a personal milestone just after the 63rd anniversary of AA. Erna vividly describes her experiences growing up in Iceland, where heavy drinking was a norm, and how she eventually found hope and a new way of living through AA meetings and sponsorship.
Her anecdotes about meeting her husband in San Francisco and the challenges they faced together add depth to her narrative. Erna's message is clear: sobriety is a daily commitment, and the support of a community can make all the difference. Tune in to hear Erna's powerful testimony and gain insights into the transformative power of recovery.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.