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ESH: Janice P Sober in 1985 -Speaking in 2009
ESH: Janice P Sober in 1985 -Speaking in 2009
ESH: Janice P Sober in 1985 -Speaking in 2009
Saturday 7th June 2025
Join Janice P as she shares her heartfelt journey from alcoholism to freedom through the transformative power of AA.
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Episode Overview
- Admitting one's alcoholism is crucial for recovery.
- Embrace a spiritual solution for lasting change.
- Family traditions can influence drinking habits.
- AA meetings provide support and community.
- Joy and freedom are possible through sobriety.
"I was a walking, talking dead woman – spiritually bankrupt and unaware."
Janice P takes centre stage in this episode of Sober Cast, sharing her journey to sobriety that began back in 1985. Speaking to the Monday Night Speaker Group in St Petersburg, Florida, Janice recounts her experiences with alcohol and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous. Her tale is a rollercoaster of emotions, starting with her life in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Southern Ohio, where alcohol was as routine as breathing.
Janice's candid reflections on her early days of drinking reveal a world where alcohol was the norm, and denial was a familiar companion. Her sobriety journey kicks off at 'The Turning Point', where she first realised the depth of her alcoholism. Janice describes herself as a 'walking, talking dead woman', spiritually bankrupt and unaware of the life-changing path she was about to embark on.
With humour and honesty, she shares the pivotal moment when a fellow attendee helped lift the fog of denial, marking the start of her recovery. Through the steps of AA, Janice found a new way to live. She emphasises the importance of admitting one's alcoholism and embracing a spiritual solution. Her story is peppered with anecdotes about family traditions and fixed ideas that shaped her early life, highlighting the struggle to break free from these ingrained patterns.
Janice's journey is not just about overcoming addiction but about finding joy and freedom in life. Her message is clear: you deserve to be happy, joyous, and free. With a mix of humour and sincerity, Janice invites you to reflect on your own life and consider the transformative potential of AA's programme. If you're seeking a dose of inspiration wrapped in real-life experience, Janice's story might just be what you need.