Howard L.
Howard L.
FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE – 2nd Edition
FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE – 2nd Edition
FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE – 2nd Edition
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Discover Wynn L.'s inspiring story of overcoming addiction and finding spiritual growth in 'Freedom From Bondage' on The Big Book Podcast.
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Howard L.
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Sobriety Day by Day
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Wynn L.'s Path to Freedom: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Spiritual Growth
The need for self-analysis that AA has shown me is vital if I am to survive.
What does it take to break free from the chains of addiction and find true peace? This episode of 'The Big Book Podcast' introduces us to Wynn L., a remarkable woman who turned her life around through the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wynn's journey, chronicled in the story 'Freedom From Bondage' from the Second Edition of AA's Big Book, is both gripping and inspiring.
Joining AA in 1947 at just 33 years old, Wynn had already been married and divorced four times. Her tumultuous early life, marked by the sudden separation of her parents, left her grappling with anxiety, fear, and insecurity. These emotions led her down a path of multiple failed marriages and a deep sense of personal failure. But Wynn's story doesn't end there.
Through AA, she discovered that her drinking was merely a symptom of deeper issues that required self-analysis and spiritual growth to overcome. Wynn's tale isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about understanding the root causes of her addiction and embracing the transformative power of AA's twelve steps. Married to fellow AA member George L., Wynn became a beloved speaker at meetings, sharing her 'hair-raising' yet hopeful journey with others.
Together with Jack P., she helped start over 80 meetings in hospitals, jails, and prisons in Southern California, despite facing criticism from some AA members. Howard L.'s narration brings Wynn's story to life, offering listeners a poignant reminder that recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about achieving spiritual growth and finding freedom from the bondage of addiction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and hope on their journey to sobriety.