Harriet R.'s Journey: 40 Years of Sobriety and Counting
Episode Overview
Harriet shares humorous anecdotes from her recovery journey. The transformative power of AA promises is highlighted. Emphasises the importance of fellowship and community support. Reflects on personal growth and overcoming addiction challenges. Celebrates 40 years of sobriety with heartfelt reflections.
"Alcohol is powerful. It is more powerful than I am. I'm through. I can't handle it anymore."
Get ready to be moved by Harriet R.'s story, a tale filled with humour, resilience, and the ups and downs of recovery. Harriet, a member of The Coral Gables Group in Miami, shares her journey through decades of sobriety, painting a vivid picture of her life before and after Alcoholics Anonymous. Her anecdotes range from amusing adventures with an Arab chieftain to heartfelt reflections on the promises of AA.
Harriet's story is a testament to the power of fellowship and the transformative experience of embracing a life free from alcohol. As she recounts her sobriety date and the 40 years that followed, Harriet emphasises the importance of not shortchanging oneself on the promises found in the big book. Her narrative is sprinkled with light-hearted moments, like her humorous observations on social drinking and her unexpected stint in the Navy.
Harriet's journey is both a personal account and a broader insight into the challenges faced by those seeking recovery. Through her experiences, she highlights the significance of community support, the joy of finding lifelong friends, and the beauty of living a fulfilling life post-addiction. Harriet's message is clear: sobriety offers a path to happiness, health, and rainbows. Her story will leave you inspired and hopeful for what's possible in recovery.