Keith and Janice: Stories of Resilience and Recovery in AA
If I just for a moment think that I can put my recovery second, that everything else that I have achieved or gained or whatever will slip through my fingers, it won't be tomorrow or the next week or the next month, but it will guarantee being worse, and I've experienced that in recovery when I wasn't actively coming to meetings or working with a sponsor.
Imagine hearing heartfelt stories from people who have walked the path of addiction and found their way to recovery. In this episode of Sober Cast, you'll meet Keith and Janice, who share their powerful journeys with honesty and vulnerability. Recorded at the North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting in February 2002, Keith kicks things off with a brief yet impactful 10-minute introduction.
He opens up about how drinking was a norm in his household, leading him down a troubling path of addiction and broken trust. Following Keith, Janice takes the stage to recount her own struggles, influenced heavily by her father's battles with addiction. Her story delves into the challenges she faced growing up and how she navigated her own journey to sobriety. Both speakers highlight the importance of honesty and the supportive role of the AA community in their recovery.
They also touch on the difficulties of staying sober in social settings and the necessity of prioritizing their recovery above all else. Through their candid stories, Keith and Janice show us the transformative power of recovery and the significance of giving back to others in need. This episode is a touching reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and community support.