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Katie P in Las Vegas 03-22-25 (Part 1)
Katie P in Las Vegas 03-22-25 (Part 1)
Katie P in Las Vegas 03-22-25 (Part 1)
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Katie P shares her 40-year sobriety journey, tackling grief, humour, and insights from the Big Book. A must-listen for anyone on their recovery path.
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Episode Overview
- Katie P shares her experiences with grief after losing her husband.
- She discusses the importance of understanding different spiritual teachers.
- Katie highlights the necessity of developing a personal relationship with a higher power.
- She emphasises quick inventory writing to address personal faults.
- The episode covers early sobriety challenges and the 'teenage years' of recovery.
There's a fine line between sorrow and self-pity, and you've crossed it.
Katie P's story is a rollercoaster of emotions and wisdom. In this episode, she shares her experiences from The Meeting Space in Las Vegas, focusing on the ups and downs of her recovery journey. Katie reflects on the struggles and triumphs of maintaining sobriety for over 40 years, including the challenges of dealing with grief after losing her husband, Charlie.
She brings a mix of humour and heartfelt moments as she talks about the importance of understanding one's own language in recovery and how different spiritual teachers resonate with different people. Katie dives into the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, discussing how she initially misunderstood its teachings and thought that not drinking was the finish line.
She emphasises the significance of developing a personal relationship with a higher power and the necessity of going through the 12 steps to achieve true recovery. Katie also highlights the importance of quick inventory writing and the need to address one's own faults and mistakes to avoid falling into self-pity. Her anecdotes about early sobriety, the 'teenage years' of recovery, and the dangers of untreated alcoholism are both relatable and eye-opening.
Katie's candidness about her own flaws and how she overcame them provides valuable lessons for anyone on their sobriety journey. By sharing her story, Katie hopes to inspire others to find their own path to recovery and maintain it despite life's challenges. If you're looking for a mix of laughter, tears, and profound insights into the recovery process, this episode is a must-listen.
Katie's journey is a testament to the resilience and strength required to stay sober and the importance of community support in Alcoholics Anonymous.