LGBT Panel AFG speakersLGBT Panel AFG speakers
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in 2016
38:28•13 Sept 2019
Finding Solace: LGBT Voices in Al-Anon
Episode Overview
- Coming out can be a continuous journey, not just a one-time event.
- Finding a supportive community is crucial for recovery.
- Service work can greatly enrich the recovery experience.
- Building a relationship with a higher power can provide strength.
- Al-Anon meetings offer a safe space for emotional healing.
“It's not an event; it's a journey because every new person at work, every new person in my meeting causes me to pause.”
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, the focus is on a heartfelt and inspiring panel discussion featuring LGBT Al-Anon Family Group (AFG) speakers. Deborah, one of the panellists, opens up about her journey of coming out later in life and finding solace in Al-Anon meetings. She describes how these meetings, particularly the gay-friendly ones, provided a safe space for her to navigate her identity and recovery simultaneously.
Deborah's story highlights the importance of having a supportive community, especially when dealing with both personal and addiction-related struggles. Another speaker shares their experience of being emotionally frozen during their youth and how they found comfort and acceptance in the gay community and Al-Anon meetings. This episode is filled with touching anecdotes about overcoming discrimination, finding a higher power, and the healing power of community.
The speakers also touch on their experiences with service work and how it has enriched their recovery journey. With a mix of humour, honesty, and raw emotion, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking support and understanding in their recovery journey. Tune in to hear how these individuals have navigated their paths with courage and resilience.
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