Susie S: Finding Strength in Al-Anon
Episode Overview
Volunteering at recovery conferences can be a rewarding experience. Recognising that change starts within oneself is crucial. Working the steps can lead to profound personal growth. A supportive community is vital in the recovery journey. Positive actions yield positive results in life.
The reason I come back is at some point after I started this program, I realised that the problem was me
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, Susie S takes the stage as an enthusiastic member of Al-Anon, sharing her journey with warmth and humour. Susie starts by praising the effort behind organising recovery conferences, urging everyone to volunteer and experience the camaraderie. She dives into her love for Al-Anon, explaining how it transformed her life even after she stopped living with active alcoholism.
Susie’s candid storytelling includes touching on her troubled childhood, marked by her father's drinking problem and a less-than-ideal mother. She paints vivid pictures of chaotic family holidays and emotional turmoil, making you feel like you're right there with her. Susie doesn't shy away from her own struggles in relationships, having been married to multiple alcoholics. She talks about the physical and emotional abuse she endured, and how she finally realised that change had to start with her.
Her journey through Al-Anon meetings and working the steps brought her profound personal growth, allowing her to cultivate healthier relationships and find a deeper connection with a higher power. Susie’s story is one of resilience and transformation. She emphasises the importance of continuously working on oneself and staying committed to the recovery journey. Her anecdotes about planting a garden as a metaphor for life’s efforts are both heartwarming and inspiring.
By the end of the episode, you'll be motivated to take home all the positive lessons and apply them to your own life. Susie’s message is clear: change is possible, and with the right support and mindset, you can create a life filled with love, purpose, and happiness. So why not tune in and let Susie's story inspire you on your own path to recovery?