Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Mark T. Grace Group 8/5/20
Mark T. Grace Group 8/5/20
Mark T. Grace Group 8/5/20
Monday 10th August 2020
Join Mark Torgerson as he shares his journey of recovery, facing fears, and spiritual growth within Alcoholics Anonymous.
48 minutes
challenging
hopeful
inspirational
reflective
supportive
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Episode Overview
- Mark Torgerson discusses his fear of public speaking.
- He reflects on the financial and emotional costs of addiction treatment.
- Mark shares the importance of the Big Book in his recovery.
- He emphasizes spiritual growth and helping others in sobriety.
- Encouragement for newcomers to participate actively in recovery.
Trust God, Clean House, and Help Others.
In this poignant episode, Mark Torgerson, a recovered alcoholic, shares his journey through sobriety and the challenges he faced. Mark opens up about his initial reluctance to speak publicly, despite his passion for one-on-one work within the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community. He candidly admits his knee-jerk reaction to public speaking is driven by self-doubt and fear, yet recognizes this as part of his illness and a challenge he must overcome to serve others.
Mark recounts his experience with Zoom talks, highlighting the distractions and fear of public humility he encountered. He shares the pivotal realization that, despite these fears, he is still able to survive and grow through the process. Mark emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and embracing discomfort as a path to recovery.
The episode delves into Mark's personal reflection on the financial costs of his addiction, estimating the expenses incurred on treatment and therapies to be around $50,000. He underscores the invaluable role the Big Book has played in his recovery, describing it as a life-saving resource. Mark discusses the physical and spiritual aspects of alcoholism, highlighting the importance of honesty in recovery and the transformative power of working the 12 steps of AA.
He stresses the importance of spiritual progress and frequent contact with newcomers and other sponsors, describing it as the bright spot in his day. Encouraging listeners, especially newcomers, Mark dispels the myth that one must wait to be of service. He advocates for immediate involvement in the recovery community, emphasizing reliance on a higher power and the vital role of helping others.
Through his heartfelt narrative, Mark inspires hope and reminds us of the collective strength found in the fellowship of AA. His story is a testament to the power of personal growth, spiritual awakening, and the fulfillment of helping others on their journey to recovery.