Steve Bennet-Martin
Steve Bennet-Martin
My Step One
My Step One
My Step One
Thursday 26th August 2021
Steve Bennet-Martin reflects on his journey to sobriety, discussing the challenges of admitting powerlessness over alcohol and the importance of community support.
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Steve Bennet-Martin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Steve Bennet-Martin's First Step: Embracing Powerlessness and Finding Strength
Admitting that I was powerless over alcohol and just not drink. And then I'm fine. You know, as long as I wasn't drinking, my life was totally manageable.
What does it mean to truly accept that you're powerless over alcohol? In this candid episode of 'gAy A: A Queer Sober Podcast', host Steve Bennet-Martin takes us through his personal experience with the first step of Alcoholics Anonymous. Steve opens up about the moment he admitted his life had become unmanageable due to alcohol and the profound impact this realization had on his recovery journey.
He shares the raw emotions and initial resistance he felt, shedding light on the complexities of taking that crucial first step. Steve also dives into the early days of sobriety, discussing the phenomenon known as the 'pink cloud' and how it influenced his path. He touches on finding a higher power and the role spirituality played in his recovery.
Throughout the episode, Steve emphasizes the importance of community support, particularly within the LGBT+ community, and how working the steps and traditions of AA has been vital to his ongoing sobriety. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of vulnerability, strength, and the power of admitting when you need help. It's a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.