Paige F's Inspiring Journey: Miracles in Sobriety
Episode Overview
Sobriety is seen as a miraculous gift. Rock bottom is not a physical place but a willingness to change. Alcohol demands treatment through spiritual awakening. Action is crucial beyond decision-making in recovery. Dark pasts can become valuable assets in helping others.
"For an alcoholic to be sober is a miraculous state."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Paige F, an honorary member of the Monday Night Big Book in Squamish, BC, takes centre stage at the Sea to Sky Round Up with a passionate message that is sure to resonate with anyone on the journey to recovery. Paige opens up about the miraculous nature of sobriety, emphasising that each day sober is a gift we didn't earn but are fortunate to receive.
With a humorous touch, she challenges the notion of 'rock bottom', suggesting that it's not a place but a window of willingness that opens when alcoholism strips away everything worthwhile. Paige shares her personal experience with the two symptoms of alcoholism—an inability to quit entirely and losing control over drinking once started. She paints a vivid picture of how alcohol demands treatment and how spiritual awakening offers a way out.
Her talk is filled with laughter and candid moments, like her playful disdain for 'bottom beer roulette' and her journey from behind dumpsters to discovering peace and purpose. In her exploration of the 12 steps, Paige highlights the importance of action beyond decision-making, explaining how miracles in recovery are not limited to sobriety but extend to emotional sobriety and living a life of meaning.
Her heartfelt sharing underscores the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous, where even the darkest past becomes a valuable asset in helping others. Paige's message is clear: recovery is possible for anyone willing to work it, and miracles are real. If you're searching for hope and healing, her words might just be what you need to hear today. Are you ready to believe in miracles?