Howard L.
Howard L.
Jackie B. – Sober Since October 2015
Jackie B. – Sober Since October 2015
Jackie B. – Sober Since October 2015
Wednesday 17th December 2025
Jackie B.'s story highlights the importance of doing the work in AA, not just attending meetings, for lasting sobriety.
67 minutes
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Honest
Hopeful
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Howard L.
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Recovery with AA
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Attending meetings isn't enough; doing the work in AA is crucial.
- Family dynamics can heavily influence addiction and recovery.
- Seeking shortcuts in recovery can lead to relapse.
- Full commitment to sobriety brings transformative changes.
- Spirituality plays a significant role in sustaining recovery.
"I finally felt comfortable in my own skin."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, Jackie B. shares her compelling journey of recovery from alcoholism, which began with a mistaken belief that attending AA meetings was enough to stay sober. Through candid conversations with host Howard L., Jackie recounts her early struggles with a dysfunctional family and the subsequent spiral into binge drinking and toxic relationships.
Despite surviving two challenging marriages and the heartbreaking loss of a child, Jackie found herself more entrenched in alcohol than ever before. Jackie's story takes a hopeful turn as she describes her eventual return to Alcoholics Anonymous in 2015, where she embraced the program's principles wholeheartedly. Her tale is one of resilience, illustrating the importance of doing the work in AA rather than just showing up.
Jackie highlights the dangers of seeking shortcuts in recovery and the profound transformation that occurs when one fully commits to sobriety. Listeners will be moved by Jackie's honesty about the shame and guilt she carried, as well as her eventual peace and happiness found through AA. Her experiences serve as a reminder that recovery is possible, even after setbacks. Jackie's insights into motherhood, relationships, and spirituality offer valuable lessons for anyone on their own journey to sobriety.
This episode is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding strength and joy in life beyond alcohol. Are you ready to hear a story that could change your perspective on recovery?