Jackie B. – Sober 24 YearsJackie B. – Sober 24 Years
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Nicknamed “Happy Jackie” by her meeting mates, Jackie first came to Alcoholics Anonymous to grudgingly fulfill the once-a-week AA meeting requirement set by her 31st psychiatrist. It was the culmination of a life that began as a two-pound baby who’d sp...
1:00:43•27 Oct 2021
Jackie B.'s Journey: From Desperation to 24 Years of Sobriety
“Since getting sober, she s stayed close to aa through regular meetings, service work and sponsoring other women.”
Meet Jackie B., affectionately known as 'Happy Jackie' by her AA friends. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Born prematurely and spending her first six months in an incubator, Jackie grew up believing she was too weak to achieve anything. This belief followed her into adulthood, where alcohol became her crutch to mask pain and self-doubt.
Despite her professional success as a vice president of a bank, Jackie’s personal life was marred by abusive marriages and worsening alcoholism. It wasn’t until her 31st psychiatrist mandated weekly AA meetings that Jackie reluctantly attended her first session. What started as a begrudging obligation soon became a lifeline. Through AA, Jackie confronted her addiction head-on, embraced honesty, and found strength in vulnerability. Her story underscores the importance of community and the transformative power of AA.
Tune in to hear how Jackie turned her life around and has stayed sober for 24 years.
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