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Julie A Steps 2 & 3 at Don’t Sweat the Summer 05-10-25
Julie A Steps 2 & 3 at Don’t Sweat the Summer 05-10-25
Julie A Steps 2 & 3 at Don’t Sweat the Summer 05-10-25
Monday 26th May 2025
Julie A shares her experience with Steps 2 & 3 at AA's Big Book Workshop, exploring faith and surrender in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace your powerlessness to find spiritual help.
- Surrendering self-will is crucial for recovery.
- A personal concept of God can evolve over time.
- Recovery requires daily commitment and action.
- AA meetings provide essential support and community.
"I have to surrender to what is every day; stone cold sober, not well."
Julie A steps up to the mic at the Don’t Sweat the Summer Big Book Workshop, sharing her journey through Steps 2 and 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous. With a voice that's slightly strained but a spirit that's unwavering, Julie dives into her personal battles and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of her path to sobriety. Her story is one of fear, surrender, and the search for a power greater than oneself.
Julie recounts her struggles with self-will and the painful realisation that managing her life on her own terms was not the solution. She speaks candidly about the times she stormed out of meetings, convinced she knew better, only to find herself back in the grip of addiction. Julie’s reflections on Step 2 highlight the importance of recognising one's powerlessness and opening up to spiritual help, while Step 3 emphasises the necessity of surrendering self-will.
Her anecdotes are raw and relatable, capturing the essence of what it means to walk through life with the burden of self-centeredness and the hope of spiritual awakening. As she talks about her experience with agnosticism and the evolution of her concept of God, Julie provides insights that resonate deeply with those on their own recovery journey. Her honesty and vulnerability offer a powerful reminder that recovery is a continuous process, requiring daily commitment and action.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of faith, healing, and the transformative power of AA's steps. If you're seeking a story that speaks to the heart of recovery, Julie's journey is one you won't want to miss.