Chris W
Chris W
Sober Talk SA - Jenny 2
Sober Talk SA - Jenny 2
Sober Talk SA - Jenny 2
Thursday 7th August 2025
Explore Jenny's inspiring recovery story as she shares her journey from alcohol addiction to finding peace through AA.
24 minutes
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Author:
Chris W
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Jenny's Journey: From Chaos to Clarity
Episode Overview
- Jenny shares her candid experience with alcohol addiction.
- Explores the role of faith and spirituality in her recovery.
- Highlights the importance of community support in AA.
- Discusses the emotional impact of addiction on family life.
- Shares how sponsorship helped transform her perspective.
"I justified it in every single way possible. I loved the shit. I did."
Jenny's journey to sobriety is a tale of resilience, faith, and transformation. Growing up in a household shaped by the influences of Alcoholics Anonymous, Jenny's life was marked by a struggle with alcohol that began in her teenage years. Despite being surrounded by recovery stories, Jenny found herself drawn to the allure of alcohol, which offered her a sense of comfort she longed for.
Her candid reflection on loving Johnny Walker more than her husband paints a vivid picture of the grip alcohol had on her life. Jenny's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from her first drunken episode at 14 to the desperate times in Ireland where she clung to a tiny Bible locket for hope. Her narrative is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding spiritual grounding and personal growth through the AA program.
Jenny shares how her stubbornness kept her from seeking help earlier, and how eventually embracing AA led to profound changes in her life. Her candidness about the emotional and mental abandonment of her children during her drinking days is both heartbreaking and enlightening. Jenny's transformation began when she met Deb, her sponsor, who guided her through the AA big book, bringing colour back into her world.
Even amidst personal losses like divorce and custody battles, Jenny remained committed to her sobriety. Jenny's story is one of determination, where she learned to leave behind the toxic relationship with alcohol and embrace a community that supports her spiritual and practical growth. Her message is clear: recovery is possible with the right support, and you don't have to face it alone. This episode is a powerful testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the courage to change.
Why not dive into Jenny's journey and see how it might resonate with your own experiences?