Celebrating 85 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode Overview
Celebrating 85 years of Alcoholics Anonymous. Katie C.'s personal journey of sobriety. The role of sponsorship in recovery. Importance of making amends. Transformative power of community support.
If you're white knuckling it, that's not what this is about. The rest of my life is not going to be white knuckling. I'm not going to make it, you know.
In this episode of the Grace Group podcast, Katie Carbone shares her personal journey of sobriety, coinciding with the 85th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous. Katie, speaking from Sacramento, California, highlights the transformative power of the AA community and the significance of this milestone. The episode is filled with reflections on personal transformation, the importance of making amends, and the critical role of sponsorship in the recovery process.
Katie humorously acknowledges the challenges faced by alcoholics, noting the 'laughter of identification' as a common bond shared among members. She reflects on her early days of sobriety, recounting experiences of 'white-knuckling' through challenges and the eventual realization that true recovery requires more than just abstinence. The episode also marks Katie's first speaking engagement outside her home state, illustrating the reach and connectivity offered by platforms like Zoom.
Katie shares her gratitude for being part of such a supportive community, emphasizing the importance of putting recovery first and trusting that everything else will fall into place. Listeners are reminded of the pivotal moments in AA's history, including Dr. Bob's journey to sobriety and the importance of making amends. Katie's narrative is both inspiring and informative, offering hope to those on the path to recovery and reinforcing the idea that transformation is possible with the right support and mindset.
The podcast concludes with a heartfelt acknowledgment of Alcoholics Anonymous' impact and a call to continue supporting each other in the journey of sobriety.