The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 043 Jean
Owl 043 Jean
Owl 043 Jean
Saturday 15th December 2018
Hear Jean's inspiring story of overcoming a 30-year battle with alcoholism through AA on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Jean's Road to Recovery: From Isolation to Fellowship
My attitude changed, and it's been said- because Alina Lodge is well known throughout the country- that their success rate is about. I want to go, and I did for The Years that I lived there in New Jersey.
Jean's life took a drastic turn when she began drinking at just 15. Her battle with alcohol stretched over three decades, filled with secret sips from coffee mugs and lonely nights at home. The turning point came on May 12th, 1983, when Jean had her last drink and started her journey towards sobriety. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, Jean opens up to hosts Don and Sam about the highs and lows of her recovery journey.
She talks candidly about the desperation that gripped her as she tried to manage her drinking alone and the moment she realized she needed help. Jean's path led her to a 28-day program followed by a three-month stay at a long-term recovery center. For two years, she attended daily meetings, finding solace and strength in the stories shared by others. A significant lesson Jean shares is the power of identifying with others rather than comparing herself to them.
Early in her recovery, she struggled with feeling different from others in AA. But as she learned to focus on similarities rather than differences, she found deeper connections and support within the fellowship. Jean also emphasizes the importance of speaker meetings in her early recovery, where hearing others' experiences helped her feel less alone. Her story highlights the crucial role of finding a sponsor who resonates with you, someone who can guide you through the steps of the program.
Throughout the episode, Jean's genuine compassion and authenticity shine through. She discusses the impact of drugs on addiction and recovery, and how traveling exposed her to different AA communities across the country. Her story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction, showing that recovery is possible with the right support and willingness to change. Tune in to hear Jean's inspiring journey on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast.