AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Multiple Speakers: Amy and Chris
Multiple Speakers: Amy and Chris
Multiple Speakers: Amy and Chris
Saturday 13th January 2024
Tune in to Sober Cast as Amy and Chris celebrate 20 years of sobriety, sharing their journeys of overcoming shame, fear, and finding community support.
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Get the buttons here!Amy and Chris: 20 Years of Sobriety and the Journey to Healing
Episode Overview
- Amy's journey from shame and desperation to a life of purpose and gratitude
- Chris's experience of overcoming fear and negative thinking to find hope and recovery
- The transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps
- The impact of community support and service in the recovery journey
You know, I just felt different and the rest of the steps and my life just like all the chaos and the mess that seemed that I was in when I got here that seemed too much to sort out you know I mean it was just seemed like I'd screwed up so bad but everything just seemed to I don't know just like work out a little bit do you know I mean like it was all it was all coming together and um you know it was just just incredible and like loads of brilliant stuff happened the first few years of recovery it's just like i got you know i finished my a-levels moved to work went to uni spent on girls holidays was just really active like doing service in the group you know i mean it was just like from going to this suicidal mess i couldn't catch a bus i couldn't take responsibility for my life i couldn't think straight you know i mean i couldn't sleep properly and all of that come here admit defeat you know what i mean get a sponsor do suggestions work the steps i was just like flying my life has just taken off and um it's just been just been incredible and um you know if you are new you know don't miss out you may think this is that and do you know what i mean again yeah and this is real crap you know don't miss out you may think this is that and do you know what i mean again here and this is real crap you know i mean like feeling awful and just life is over and it just just that horrible feeling as a newcomer when you arrive here but there's so much on offer in alcoholics anonymous the solution to your problem and um you know and you can recover and have a good life and um you know that's what i've had i've had a good life
What happens when two people, each with 20 years of sobriety, share their stories? In this episode of Sober Cast, you'll hear from Amy and Chris, both members of the Plymouth Road to Recovery group in the UK. Amy kicks things off by recounting her early struggles with alcohol, which began at a young age.
She describes the feelings of shame and desperation that once consumed her life, and how finding Alcoholics Anonymous provided a supportive community that helped her turn things around. Her story is a testament to the power of finding a safe space where you can heal and grow. Next up is Chris, who also celebrates 20 years sober. Chris opens up about his own battles with fear and negative thinking, which led him down a destructive path.
Through the Twelve Steps and active service within the AA community, he discovered a life filled with gratitude and purpose. Chris’s journey highlights how conquering internal demons can lead to profound personal transformation. Both Amy and Chris emphasize the importance of community support and the role it plays in maintaining long-term sobriety. Their stories serve as powerful reminders that no one has to face addiction alone.
Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or looking for inspiration to keep going, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of sobriety.