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ESH: Gail W (LGBTQ) 18 Years
ESH: Gail W (LGBTQ) 18 Years
ESH: Gail W (LGBTQ) 18 Years
Saturday 3rd June 2023
Join Gayle W as she shares her 18-year journey of sobriety, resilience, and the transformative power of community support.
50 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Gayle humorously shares her journey of sobriety and the unique challenges of speaking at a convention.
- She emphasizes the importance of action over words in maintaining sobriety.
- Reflecting on her love for drinking and surrender to Alcoholics Anonymous, she highlights the transformative power of the program.
- Gayle candidly discusses her battles with fear, loneliness, and self-acceptance, shedding light on the profound impact of the AA community.
- Her heartfelt account is a testament to the resilience and hope that flourish within the embrace of Alcoholics Anonymous.
I've got 18 years. And you people gave me a life that I would never have had. And I've got to figure, you know, God, I wanted a life and I wanted it all.
Picture this: a room filled with people who understand the struggles of addiction, each one offering their story as a beacon of hope. In this episode, Gayle W from Los Angeles takes center stage at the Houston Roundup, sharing her 18-year journey of sobriety. With a blend of humor and grace, she recounts her early battles with alcohol, the moment she realized she needed help, and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Gayle's story is not just about quitting drinking; it's about finding strength in vulnerability and the importance of community support. She opens up about her personal battles, including a daunting fight with cancer, and how the unwavering support of the AA community helped her through. This episode is a heartfelt testament to resilience and the unexpected blessings that come with sobriety.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Gayle's story offers a powerful reminder of the strength found in shared experiences.