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Spencer B – What solution are we offering to newcomers?
Spencer B – What solution are we offering to newcomers?
Spencer B – What solution are we offering to newcomers?
Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Join Spencer B as he shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, offering hope and solutions to newcomers in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Relapse isn't a necessary part of recovery.
- Structured steps in AA can transform your life.
- Prayer and meditation offer unexpected rewards.
- You can be part of a community larger than yourself.
- Witnessing recovery in others is profoundly inspiring.
"You don't ever have to drink again, and you can be part of something bigger than yourself."
Spencer B is no stranger to the rollercoaster of addiction recovery. In this episode of SoberQ, he shares his journey from battling alcoholism to finding solace in sobriety. At just 26, Spencer embarked on a path to recovery, and now at 28, he's celebrating 20 months of sobriety. What sets this episode apart is Spencer's candid reflection on what truly works for newcomers to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
He talks about his initial misconceptions, thinking recovery would just happen spontaneously, like magic. But the reality he discovered was far more grounded. Spencer recounts how he spent nearly a decade floundering around AA meetings, often relapsing with the belief that it was just part of the process. It wasn't until he joined a group that challenged this notion that his perspective shifted. Hearing for the first time that relapse isn't a mandatory part of recovery was a revelation.
Spencer emphasises that you don't have to drink again, and you can recover from what he describes as a "seemingly hopeless state of mind and body". Through the steps laid out in the AA Big Book, Spencer found a structured path that transformed his life. He speaks about the profound impact of prayer and meditation, which he initially underestimated but now finds incredibly rewarding.
His message to newcomers is simple yet powerful: you can be part of something bigger than yourself and witness the light return in others' eyes as it did in his. Spencer’s story is one of hope and resilience, offering a solution that doesn’t involve alcohol ever again. If you're curious about what recovery truly means and how you can achieve it, Spencer’s insights might be just what you need to hear.
His experience proves that sobriety is not only possible but can lead to a life filled with meaning and community.