AA Podcast
AA Podcast
ESH: Claira S
ESH: Claira S
ESH: Claira S
Sunday 27th April 2025
Claira S shares her captivating story of recovery from alcoholism, offering hope and resilience through the power of AA.
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is possible regardless of circumstances.
- Alcoholics Anonymous offers a supportive community.
- Moments of clarity can lead to significant change.
- Embrace the power of AA's principles for healing.
- Resilience can lead to a brighter future.
The trouble when you're dancing with death - the music stops.
Claira S. shares her riveting journey of recovery at the Dynamics Speaker Group in Anaheim, California. Her story, filled with the jazz rhythms of Boston and the challenges of life, offers a poignant glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of overcoming alcoholism. Claira recounts her early life, growing up as the youngest of ten children, with a father who was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian and a mother who passed away when she was just a baby.
Her tale is peppered with vivid anecdotes of her colourful lifestyle, mingling with legends like Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, and her eventual descent into alcoholism. Through Claira's narrative, you'll be transported to smoky jazz clubs, hear tales of mafia bosses, and feel the pulse of a life lived in the fast lane. But beneath the glamour and music lies the heartache of addiction, leading to blackouts and hospital stays.
Her moment of clarity arrives when she hits rock bottom, awakening to a life she can no longer sustain. With the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, Claira finds hope and healing, embracing sobriety and the support of a community that stands by her side. Claira's reflections on her 34-year journey in sobriety are a testament to the power of AA's principles and God's grace. Her experiences remind us that recovery is possible, no matter how dire the circumstances may seem.
If you're looking for inspiration or a reminder that change is achievable, Claira's story is one you won't want to miss. It's a tale of resilience, filled with humour, heartache, and ultimately hope for a brighter future.