Rebecca AFG speakerRebecca AFG speaker
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in 2001
1:12:03•25 Aug 2015
Rebecca's Journey: Finding Hope and Healing in Al-Anon
Episode Overview
- Rebecca shares her journey from resistance to gratitude in Al-Anon.
- Highlights the impact of alcoholism on family dynamics.
- Discusses the importance of community support in recovery.
- Emphasises personal growth through the twelve steps.
- Conveys a message of love and understanding gained through the programme.
“I learned this programme to love again. That is the gift of this programme.”
Rebecca's journey through Al-Anon is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Speaking at a meeting in Sacramento, she recounts her path from a turbulent childhood in Hawaii to finding solace and strength in the Al-Anon programme. Rebecca's story begins with her family dynamics, growing up in a large family of six girls, and the challenges she faced as the middle child.
Her candid reflections on her initial resistance to the programme, contrasted with her eventual acceptance and gratitude, paint a vivid picture of personal transformation. She shares poignant anecdotes about her struggles with co-dependency, her tumultuous marriage, and the impact of alcoholism on her family life. Rebecca's honesty about her anger, resentment, and eventual healing is both relatable and inspiring. Her experiences underscore the importance of community support, personal growth, and the power of the twelve steps in recovery.
By the end of her talk, Rebecca emphasises the profound love and understanding she has gained through Al-Anon, offering hope to others on similar journeys. Don't miss this heartfelt episode that reminds us all of the resilience of the human spirit.

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