Recovery Crone
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Light Into Dark Places - Jack G 2007
Light Into Dark Places - Jack G 2007
Light Into Dark Places - Jack G 2007
Friday 22nd August 2025
Jack Grisham shares his recovery journey, highlighting the power of Alcoholics Anonymous in transforming lives and healing families.
47 minutes
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reflective
grateful
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Episode Overview
- Jack Grisham recounts his journey from darkness to sobriety.
- The importance of selflessness in recovery is emphasized.
- Family healing and reconciliation are critical outcomes of sobriety.
- Active involvement in community aids in maintaining sobriety.
- Embracing the Alcoholics Anonymous program is transformative.
You start walking and the healing will get done. That's what it is. Don't wait and pray for it. Just get out and do it.
In this moving episode, Jack Grisham, a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous, shares his profound journey from the depths of addiction to the light of sobriety. Jack opens the conversation with a candid acknowledgment of his struggles, expressing gratitude for the program that has helped him navigate through his darkest years. Jack's story is one of resilience and transformation. He recounts the challenges faced during his addiction, including the impact on his family and personal relationships.
He talks about the early days of drinking and the destructive patterns that followed. His narrative is raw and honest, highlighting the difficult realities of living with addiction and the consequences it had on his life. At the heart of Jack's message is the principle of getting out of self. He emphasizes the importance of selflessness in the recovery process, advocating for the active involvement in the Alcoholics Anonymous community as a means of maintaining sobriety.
Jack points out that true healing begins not just with prayer, but with action—getting involved, helping others, and participating in the program. Throughout the episode, Jack reflects on the blessings that sobriety has brought into his life, including a renewed relationship with his family. His daughter has never seen him drunk, and he shares the joy of having a supportive wife and the anticipation of welcoming a new child.
Jack's mother now refers to him as her best friend, showcasing the reconciliation and healing that can occur through recovery. Jack's story serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous. He encourages newcomers to stay and get involved, assuring them that by actively participating in the program, they can achieve sobriety and healing. The episode concludes with a hopeful tone, celebrating the personal growth and peace that Jack has found through the program.
His journey is a beacon for others struggling with addiction, offering hope and encouragement for a brighter future.