AA Podcast
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ESH: Al W - Alcoholism forces destruction or change
ESH: Al W - Alcoholism forces destruction or change
ESH: Al W - Alcoholism forces destruction or change
Friday 22nd April 2022
Join Al W on Sober Cast as he shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, focusing on family dynamics, surrender, and self-discovery.
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Get the buttons here!Al W's Journey: From Struggles to Sobriety and Self-Discovery
Happiness is a byproduct of right living.
What happens when the life you envisioned crumbles under the weight of addiction? Al W from Washington DC takes us back to 1986 in Alexandria, Virginia, sharing his compelling story on Sober Cast. Al's narrative isn't just about battling alcoholism; it's about a lifelong search for belonging and the unexpected turns that led him to recovery. Growing up with a fractured family, Al sought solace in academic achievements, dreaming of becoming a physician.
But addiction had other plans, pulling him into a spiral of pain and despair. His grandmother's advice to mend his family by writing letters was a heart-wrenching attempt at unity that never came to fruition. This episode captures Al's raw honesty as he recounts how he built emotional 'calluses' to protect himself from unseen wounds. The turning point? Surrendering to a higher power and embracing self-discovery.
Al's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding happiness and purpose in the process. Tune in to hear how Al transformed his life and what it means to truly surrender and find oneself.