How AA Works: Three Members Share Their Stories
Episode Overview
Recovery is a continuous process, not a one-time event. Community support plays a crucial role in staying sober. AA principles like honesty and open-mindedness are key. Legal and professional challenges can be overcome with help. Humour and humility are essential tools in recovery.
This programme works, but it only works when I work it.
Ever wondered how the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) actually work? In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Radio Network, three AA members share their raw and honest journeys through addiction and recovery. Recorded in 1991, these stories are as relevant today as they were back then. The speakers open up about their personal battles with alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-dependency, providing a genuine look into the highs and lows of their recovery processes.
One speaker recounts his initial fears about joining AA and how the community's support helped him find his way back to professional life. Another speaker shares her struggles as a female family practitioner facing legal troubles due to prescription diet pills, leading to her own journey through recovery. The third speaker reflects on the transformative power of AA meetings and the profound changes they've experienced in their lives.
With a mix of humour, humility, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone on the path to sobriety or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear these compelling stories and find out why the AA programme has stood the test of time.