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SHITSHOW SATURDAY #177 - Fellow Travelers: ACA 12 Steps
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #177 - Fellow Travelers: ACA 12 Steps
SHITSHOW SATURDAY #177 - Fellow Travelers: ACA 12 Steps
Saturday 8th November 2025
Join Andrea Ashley as she explores the transformative power of community in recovery with a group tackling the ACA 12 Steps.
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47 minutes
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Authentic
Healing
Hopeful
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Andrea
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The importance of community support in the recovery journey.
- Facing past traumas is crucial for healing and growth.
- Peer support can lead to profound self-realisation.
- Working steps as a group offers unique benefits over sponsorship.
- Recovery is not a race; it's a personal journey.
It's okay to talk about it. And I don't have to pretend it didn't happen.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this captivating episode of Adult Child, listeners get an intimate look into the journeys of individuals tackling the ACA 12 Steps. Host Andrea Ashley sits down with a dedicated group who, for the past 18 months, have been working through the ACA Yellow Workbook together. They're currently on step four, proving that recovery is not a race but a personal journey.
Listeners will hear firsthand accounts of how this group has fostered deep connections and trust, creating a safe space for vulnerability and growth. The members share their experiences of facing their past traumas and the challenges of addressing personal behaviours learned during childhood. It's a raw and honest conversation that reveals the power of community in recovery.
The episode also touches on the unique dynamics of working the steps as a group rather than with a sponsor, highlighting how peer support can lead to profound self-realisation and healing. The group discusses the emotional hurdles of steps two and three, dealing with concepts of higher power and letting go of control. Their stories offer hope and encouragement to anyone feeling isolated in their recovery journey.
Whether you're new to the 12 Steps or a seasoned veteran, this episode is a testament to the transformative power of shared experiences and mutual support. So, how can these stories inspire you on your path to sobriety?