Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Program vs Fellowship with Carrie B.
Program vs Fellowship with Carrie B.
Program vs Fellowship with Carrie B.
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Carrie B. breaks down the difference between the AA Program and Fellowship, sharing her journey from addiction to sobriety with humour and wisdom.
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Episode Overview
- The AA Program involves a structured plan like the 12 steps.
- The AA Fellowship is about building a supportive community.
- Common sayings in AA meetings can be debated for their usefulness.
- Balancing both program and fellowship is key to long-term recovery.
- Spiritual growth is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
I go to meetings to find people to help.
Ever wondered about the difference between the AA Program and the AA Fellowship? This episode of Alcoholics Alive! dives into this fascinating topic with Carrie B., a seasoned member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Carrie shares her journey from being a practising alcoholic to achieving sobriety, and how both the program and fellowship played pivotal roles in her recovery.
She explains that while the program involves a structured plan like the 12 steps, the fellowship is about building a community of equals who support each other through their shared experiences. The episode also tackles some common sayings in AA meetings, like 'I go to meetings to see what happens to people who don't go to meetings' and 'Simple program for complicated people'.
Carrie and the hosts, Shank and Wayne, debate the usefulness of these phrases, offering their own perspectives on what truly helps in maintaining sobriety. If you're curious about how these two aspects of AA can complement each other and support long-term recovery, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with humour, wisdom, and practical advice that can help anyone navigating their own path to sobriety.
So, why not give it a listen and see how the insights shared can resonate with your own journey?