Susan's Journey: From Gin to Genuine Connections
Episode Overview
Susan's journey from heavy drinking to finding support in AA. The impact of growing up in an alcoholic family on her life. Challenges faced while maintaining a professional career and dealing with addiction. The importance of women's step groups in her recovery process. Learning to let go of control and embrace life on life's terms.
I have to take life on life's terms, and by doing that, I have the choices and freedoms and happiness which I have never had before.
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Radio Network, Susan takes the stage to share her gripping journey through alcoholism and recovery. Growing up in a household shadowed by her father's alcoholism and her mother's co-dependency, Susan vowed never to follow in her father's footsteps. Yet, her first encounter with gin at a university party set her on a path of relentless drinking.
Despite her academic success and professional achievements in the healthcare field, alcohol continued to be a crutch that shielded her from the realities of life. She recounts the highs and lows of her drinking days, from partying through medical school to the hangovers that allowed her to avoid life's demands. Susan's story is one of resilience and transformation, finding solace and support in AA meetings and women's step groups.
Her candid reflections on working the steps, building genuine relationships, and learning to let go of control offer invaluable insights for anyone on a similar path. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is a journey filled with challenges, but also profound moments of growth and connection. If you're seeking inspiration and practical advice on overcoming addiction, Susan's story is a must-listen.