Mike Smith

Stepping Forward: My Journey of Recovery Through Al-Anon & Beyond

Mike Smith

  • Hello, I'm Mike and I'm Powerless Over Alcohol and My Life Has Become Unmanageable

Hello, I'm Mike and I'm Powerless Over Alcohol and My Life Has Become Unmanageable

Sunday 4th September 2022

Mike Smith shares his journey through Step One of Al-Anon's 12 Step Program, discussing codependency and powerlessness over alcohol. Listen for insights and hope.
30 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Healing
Supportive

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Stepping Forward: My Journey of Recovery Through Al-Anon & Beyond
Author:
Mike Smith
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Embracing Step One: Mike Smith's Al-Anon Journey to Recovery

I need to detach with love and forgiveness and focus on me and my issues and my problems. Well, obviously that person did, and I scared her. I should be just talking and whispering to be heard, sharing my feelings, not yelling.
Imagine waking up every day feeling like you're on a never-ending treadmill, trying to control everything and everyone around you. That's the reality Mike Smith faced before discovering Al-Anon. In this episode of 'Stepping Forward: My Journey of Recovery Through Al-Anon & Beyond', Mike dives into the nitty-gritty of Step One from Al-Anon's 12 Step Program. He candidly shares his struggle with accepting that he's powerless over alcohol and how his life had spiraled out of control because of it.
But it's not all doom and gloom. Mike's story is one of hope, detachment with love, and self-improvement. He talks about the transformative power of focusing on his own happiness and learning to support those affected by alcoholism without losing himself in the process. Whether you're battling codependency or just looking for some inspiration, Mike's journey offers a relatable and uplifting perspective on recovery.
Tune in to hear his heartfelt reflections and practical advice on making progress, one step at a time.
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