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ESH: Sister Bea M (25 Years)
ESH: Sister Bea M (25 Years)
ESH: Sister Bea M (25 Years)
Saturday 6th April 2024
Join Sister Bea M as she shares her heartfelt journey to sobriety with wit and wisdom. A must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery.
64 minutes
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Honest
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Get the buttons here!Sister Bea M: A Journey of Sobriety and Humour
Episode Overview
- Sobriety is a communal journey, not a solo one.
- Embrace humour as a tool for healing.
- Forgiveness plays a crucial role in recovery.
- A higher power can provide essential support.
- Honesty and openness are key to lasting sobriety.
You have to quit playing God because it doesn't work hereafter in this drama of life.
Get ready to be inspired by Sister Bea M's incredible journey to sobriety. In this episode of Sober Cast, Sister Bea shares her story with wit, wisdom, and a touch of humour. She got sober in 1978 and brings decades of experience and insight to the table. Recorded at the Hawaii Regional Conference in 2003, her talk is filled with heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice that can resonate with anyone on their own path to recovery.
Sister Bea recounts her early years, growing up in a large Irish Catholic family and facing the tragic loss of her father. Her story takes us through her struggles with alcohol, the pivotal moments that led her to AA, and the profound changes she experienced along the way. With a delightful mix of honesty and humour, she touches on themes like forgiveness, community support, and the importance of a higher power in her recovery.
One of the standout moments is when Sister Bea describes her first AA meeting, where she felt both out of place and deeply connected. Her tale of trying to rewrite the AA Big Book for better syntax is both amusing and telling of her initial resistance to the programme's simplicity. Yet, it’s through these very meetings and the people she met there that she found lasting sobriety. Sister Bea’s message is clear: sobriety is not a solo journey.
She emphasises the need for community and the grace that comes from shared experiences. Whether you’re new to recovery or have been on this path for years, Sister Bea’s story offers valuable lessons and a comforting reminder that you’re not alone. If you’re looking for a mix of humour, heartfelt stories, and practical wisdom, this episode is a must-listen. Sister Bea’s candid approach and infectious spirit make for an engaging and uplifting experience.
Tune in to hear her share her 'experience, strength, and hope' in a way only she can.