Position of Neutrality: A Promise in Step 1 AA Seeking Divine Help A Promise to My Son's ConcertPosition of Neutrality: A Promise in Step 1 AA Seeking Divine Help A Promise to My Son's Concert
Position of Neutrality
Denise McDonald recounts a pivotal night in her recovery journey, highlighting the power of surrender and the significance of keeping promises to loved ones.
0:50•16 Oct 2024
A Night of Surrender: Denise McDonald's Journey to Keeping Promises
Episode Overview
- Denise shares a crucial night where she prayed for strength to stay put.
- She reflects on the significance of surrendering to a higher power.
- Denise highlights the importance of keeping promises to loved ones.
- Her story underscores the impact of being present in family relationships.
- The episode offers hope and encouragement for those on their recovery journey.
“"If there is a God, if you do exist, please don't let me go anywhere tonight, because I know if I do, it's over."”
Denise McDonald opens up about a pivotal moment in her recovery journey in this heartfelt episode of 'Position of Neutrality'. She shares an intimate story from her 'Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series', reflecting on a night that could have changed everything. While staying with her grandmother, Denise found herself pacing outside, feeling the weight of her struggles. In a moment of desperation, she prayed for the strength to stay put, fearing that leaving would mean the end.
To her surprise, she stayed, marking the start of a significant turning point in her life. But the story doesn't end there. Denise also made a heartfelt promise to her son to attend his choir concert after years of absence. This promise held immense significance, symbolising a commitment to being present and rebuilding their relationship.
Through Denise's candid recounting, you'll hear about the power of surrender, the importance of keeping promises, and the profound impact of small yet meaningful steps in the journey to recovery. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Denise's story offers hope and a reminder that change is possible, one step at a time.
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