Penny P.   AA speaker

Penny P. AA speaker

Recovery Radio Network

speaking at the 2002 Miami Valley Conference

InspiringHopefulHonestSupportiveEngaging

1:01:0624 Jul 2014

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Penny P.'s Journey: From Darkness to Light

Episode Overview

  • Penny P. celebrates 24 years of continuous sobriety.
  • Her first AA meeting was on October 9th, 1977, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • She highlights the importance of steps and traditions in AA.
  • Pegg M., her sponsor, played a crucial role in her recovery.
  • Penny's story emphasises hope and resilience in the journey to sobriety.
The steps help me from committing suicide, and the traditions help me from committing homicide

Penny P. shares her remarkable journey of recovery at the 2002 Miami Valley Conference in this episode of Recovery Radio Network. With a mix of humour and heartfelt honesty, Penny recounts her first AA meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 9th, 1977. Since that day, she has remained sober, celebrating 24 years of continuous sobriety by the time of this talk. Penny’s story is filled with vivid anecdotes that paint a picture of her struggles and triumphs.

She talks about her home group in San Ramon, California, where they delve into the steps and traditions of AA, highlighting how these principles have helped her navigate life’s challenges. Her sponsor, Pegg M., plays a crucial role in her recovery, and Penny credits her with saving her life. Throughout the episode, Penny’s warmth and humour shine through as she describes her experiences with alcoholism, including the dark times and the moments of clarity that led her to seek help.

She speaks candidly about the impact of AA on her life, the importance of sponsorship, and the sense of belonging she found within the fellowship. Penny’s message is one of hope and resilience, reminding you that recovery is possible and that you are never alone in your journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and understanding from someone who has walked the path of recovery and emerged stronger.

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