Powerlessness & Unmanageability with Kelly Williams | Studying the Steps | A Podcast from The Magdalen HousePowerlessness & Unmanageability with Kelly Williams | Studying the Steps | A Podcast from The Magdalen House
The Magdalen House Podcast
Kelly Williams and Kelsey discuss Step 1, powerlessness, and the path to sobriety on The Magdalen House Podcast.
54:26•22 Jul 2022
Kelly Williams on Facing Powerlessness in Step 1
“I was living in a trailer on my family's property and I remember there was one night where I had such bad withdrawals, because it was one of those times where I decided I wanted to stop drinking.”
What does it mean to truly accept that you're powerless over alcohol? In this thought-provoking episode of The Magdalen House Podcast, Kelly Williams joins Kelsey to unravel the complexities of Step 1: admitting powerlessness and recognizing the unmanageability of life due to alcoholism. Kelly opens up about her personal journey, sharing how she came to understand the physical and mental grip of alcoholism and the moment she realized she had lost the power of choice when it came to drinking.
Both Kelly and Kelsey reflect on their pasts, once marked by hopelessness, and celebrate their present lives in recovery. They dive into the significance of acknowledging powerlessness as a pivotal step toward sobriety and how working through the steps has been instrumental in their journeys. This episode is a candid conversation about the realities of addiction, the struggle with anxiety, and the transformative power of the 12-Step program.
Whether you're on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, Kelly and Kelsey's insights offer a beacon of hope and a reminder that change is possible.
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