Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Matt C. Grace Group - Zoom 7-15-20
Matt C. Grace Group - Zoom 7-15-20
Matt C. Grace Group - Zoom 7-15-20
Sunday 19th July 2020
Explore Matt Cassidy's journey from despair to recovery, highlighting the transformative power of spirituality and the true meaning of freedom in Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Episode Overview
- Matt Cassidy shares his recovery journey.
- Discusses spirituality's role in overcoming alcoholism.
- Emphasizes difference between sobriety and recovery.
- Highlights family impact and understanding of recovery.
- Explores Alcoholics Anonymous principles.
Recovery equals freedom from alcoholism, not just relief.
In this enlightening episode, Matt Cassidy, a grateful recovered alcoholic, shares his profound journey of recovery through the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous. Matt speaks candidly about his experience, highlighting the vital role spirituality has played in his recovery. He emphasizes the difference between merely achieving sobriety and truly recovering from alcoholism, which he defines as freedom from the disease. Matt reflects on how Alcoholics Anonymous has shifted over the years from focusing on recovery to settling for sobriety.
He shares a resonant quote from Don Pritz, noting how important it is to have conversations about recovery rather than just maintaining sobriety. Matt's sobriety date, May 5, 1996, stands as a testament to his enduring commitment to recovery, symbolizing a promise of hope and change. A pivotal moment in Matt's journey was when his sponsor helped him understand the true message of recovery from the Alcoholics Anonymous book.
Contrary to the common belief that one would always be in a state of recovering, his sponsor showed him that recovery could mean full freedom from alcoholism. This realization brought Matt a sense of hope and the possibility of a life not defined by the illness. The episode delves into Matt's family life, illustrating how recovery has impacted them positively.
He shares anecdotes of explaining his involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous to his son, ensuring that his family understands the importance of his journey and the role of spirituality. Matt's commitment to sharing his experience, strength, and hope extends beyond his personal life, as he celebrates each anniversary as a day when God reclaimed one of His children.
Ultimately, Matt's story is one of transformation, highlighting the importance of understanding recovery as a path to freedom and a deeper relationship with God.