Harold G's Journey: From Harlem to Healing
Episode Overview
Harold G shares his journey from Spanish Harlem to recovery. Highlights the importance of community and support in AA. Discusses the transformative power of service within AA. Emphasises finding strength in vulnerability. Reflects on the impact of sharing personal stories.
We share with each other, we help each other, and we don't try to be perfect.
Harold G takes you on a heartfelt journey through his experiences as an alcoholic and his path to recovery. Speaking from Little Rock, Arkansas in 1987, Harold shares the raw and authentic moments that shaped his life, from growing up in Spanish Harlem to working in the New York City court system. His story is filled with humour, humility, and powerful reflections on the importance of community and support in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
You'll hear about the highs and lows, including his time in jail and the turning point that led him to seek help. Harold vividly describes the beauty of AA at work, highlighting the inverted triangle structure where the fellowship is at the top, driving everything else. His anecdotes about fellow AA members and the transformative power of service within the community will leave you inspired and hopeful.
This episode is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the incredible impact of sharing one's story. If you're looking for a candid and moving account of recovery, Harold G's talk is a must-listen.