AA Podcast
AA Podcast
ESH: Norma M
ESH: Norma M
ESH: Norma M
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Norma M shares her wild ride through addiction and recovery, blending humour with heartfelt moments in this captivating Sober Cast episode.
41 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Norma's early exposure to alcohol set the stage for her struggles.
- She shares candid stories of shame and remorse from childhood.
- Alcoholics Anonymous played a crucial role in her recovery journey.
- Norma highlights the importance of service and community in sobriety.
- Her story is a testament to resilience and finding purpose.
"I was born a liar, a cheat and a manipulator because it comes so natural to me"
Norma M from Long Beach, California, brings her lively spirit and humour to the Sober Cast stage, sharing her journey through addiction and recovery. With a sobriety date of March 27th, 1989, Norma recounts her early years surrounded by alcohol-fuelled family parties, where kegs of beer were the norm. She candidly describes her first blackout at the tender age of eight, setting the stage for a tumultuous path of substance abuse and deceit.
Her story is peppered with tales of family dynamics, cultural identity struggles, and the chaotic dance with alcohol that led her to juvenile hall and eventually living on the streets. Through vivid anecdotes, Norma reflects on her upbringing in a family that celebrated with kegs and chaos. Her narrative takes listeners through moments of shame, remorse, and self-loathing, as well as the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous.
She speaks of her time in recovery homes, where she learned the value of service and began to rebuild her life one step at a time. Norma’s story is not just about the dark days but also about the light that comes from finding purpose and healing. She shares how she discovered a sense of belonging and acceptance within the AA community, which helped her mend broken relationships and find peace with her past.
Her journey underscores the importance of self-reflection and the courage to face one's demons. Listeners will be drawn to Norma’s authenticity and resilience as she navigates the ups and downs of sobriety. Her story serves as a reminder that recovery is possible, even in the face of overwhelming odds. So, if you're seeking inspiration and hope on your own path to sobriety, Norma’s tale might just be what you need to hear.