AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Multiple Speakers: Neil and Connie
Multiple Speakers: Neil and Connie
Multiple Speakers: Neil and Connie
Wednesday 28th February 2024
Neil and Connie share their powerful journeys to sobriety, highlighting the importance of community, spirituality, and willingness to change.
45 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Neil discusses his cautious descent into alcoholism and eventual acceptance of AA.
- Connie shares her traumatic past and how she found solace in AA.
- Both speakers highlight the role of community and spirituality in their recovery.
- They address common fears and misconceptions about joining AA.
- The importance of willingness to change is emphasised as crucial for sobriety.
I tried to control my drinking. I tried to control the amount of power that it had over me. And I wasn't very good at that.
In this episode of Sober Cast, you'll hear from Neil and Connie as they share their heartfelt journeys towards sobriety. Neil kicks things off with a candid 10-minute talk, reflecting on his early exposure to addiction and his cautious yet inevitable descent into alcoholism. His story is one of gradual realisation and the eventual embrace of a 12-step programme that helped him find stability and peace.
Neil's tale is relatable for anyone who's struggled with the fear of asking for help and the misconception that addiction 'couldn't happen to me'. His honesty about the challenges and rewards of sobriety is both refreshing and inspiring. Following Neil, Connie takes the stage for a more extended share, diving deep into her tumultuous past filled with trauma, addiction, and eventual recovery.
From her early experiences with Eastern religions to the chaos brought on by substance abuse and unhealthy relationships, Connie's narrative is a powerful testament to resilience and the transformative power of AA. Her journey through various spiritual practices, coupled with her commitment to the 12-step programme, paints a vivid picture of recovery as a lifelong process. Both speakers highlight the importance of community, spirituality, and willingness to change as cornerstones of their sobriety.
They also touch on the fears and misconceptions they had about AA, which many listeners might find familiar. If you're looking for stories that offer both raw honesty and hope, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a reminder that recovery is possible and that you’re not alone in your struggles.