AA Podcast
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ESH: Jackie B
ESH: Jackie B
ESH: Jackie B
Saturday 12th September 2020
Jackie B from Covina, CA shares her journey from trauma to sobriety, highlighting the transformative power of AA's 12 steps. Listen now on Sober Cast.
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Get the buttons here!Jackie B's Path to Healing: From Trauma to Triumph
Something had changed in my life because of the steps.
Ever thought about how childhood trauma can shape a person's life? Jackie B from Covina, CA, knows this all too well. In this heartfelt episode of Sober Cast, she opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery. Growing up with abuse and fear, Jackie found brief solace in her natural optimism and love for singing. But as life’s pressures mounted, she turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which only led her down a darker path.
Jackie’s story is one of highs and lows. Her addiction spiraled, causing her to neglect her children and relationships, and suffer from panic attacks and nightmares. It wasn’t until she hit rock bottom that she decided to seek help. A test at the Tucson Alcohol Council and her first AA meeting marked the beginning of her turnaround. There, she met a supportive sponsor who played a crucial role in her recovery.
Through the 12 steps of AA and the support of her local AA community, Jackie tackled the root causes of her addiction, including codependency and fear of being alone. She found a new sense of fellowship that helped her combat feelings of isolation and shame. As Jackie puts it, 'something had changed in my life because of the steps'. Her journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to seek help and find hope.
Jackie’s story isn’t just about overcoming addiction; it’s about finding strength in vulnerability and the transformative power of community support. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and became an inspiration to others facing similar struggles.