Gracie A. AFG speakerGracie A. AFG speaker
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in Ocean City MD in 1977
53:29•23 Jan 2015
Gracie A.'s Journey: Finding Strength in Al-Anon
Episode Overview
- Gracie A. shares her journey through recovery with humour and sincerity.
- Emphasises the importance of honesty and support within the recovery community.
- Highlights the impact of the twelve-step program on her life.
- Encourages gratitude for each day without alcohol.
- Offers hope and inspiration to those affected by alcoholism.
“The only way that I can ever say thank you is just to keep on keeping on one day at a time and be there when the doors are open every time a new guy or a new gal walks through them”
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, Gracie A. shares her heartfelt journey through recovery as an Al-Anon Family Group (AFG) speaker. Speaking from Ocean City, Maryland in 1977, Gracie recounts her life experiences with an alcoholic spouse and how the Al-Anon program has profoundly impacted her life.
With a mix of humour and sincerity, she talks about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, from planning a murder or suicide to finding peace and purpose in the fellowship of Al-Anon. Gracie's story is filled with vivid anecdotes, like her humorous encounter with a watering system and the wisdom she received from fellow travellers on her journey.
Her reflections on family life, personal struggles, and the power of the twelve-step program offer hope and inspiration to anyone affected by alcoholism. Gracie emphasises the importance of honesty and support within the recovery community, urging everyone to be grateful for each day without alcohol. Her message is clear: recovery is possible, and it’s a journey worth taking. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Gracie's story is a powerful reminder that you're not alone.
Tune in to hear her candid and uplifting account of finding strength and hope through Al-Anon.

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