The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps by Richie Stephens - The Boozeless Book ClubThe Gangster's Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps by Richie Stephens - The Boozeless Book Club
Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy
Amy welcomes Sarah Alaimo and Alysse Bryson of to discuss The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps to round out September and National Recovery Month. This book tells the story of career criminal, Richie, running from his problems...
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The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety: A Sober Mom's Take on Richie Stephens' Path to Recovery
“I loved that his sponsor suggested writing the letter in that case, and I love also that I personally have found the step program to have a lot of fluidity to the way that these steps can be done, because I personally feel like you know I've seen a lot of different things work for a lot of people, and I feel like that shows the strength of the process.”
What happens when a career criminal decides to turn his life around? In this engaging episode of 'Eternally Amy', host Amy Liz Harrison sits down with Sarah Alaimo and Alysse Bryson from The Sober Curator to discuss 'The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps' by Richie Stephens. The book chronicles Richie’s journey from a life of crime to one of sobriety through the 12-step program.
While his story might seem worlds apart from Amy’s, the struggles and triumphs he experienced struck a chord with her and her guests. They delve into the fluidity of the 12-step program, emphasizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Amy highlights how Richie's sponsor suggested writing a letter instead of making a face-to-face amends, a method that resonated deeply with her. This episode also touches on the power of community in recovery.
Both Amy and Richie found that being part of a supportive group was crucial to their progress. The conversation also veers into the challenges of deconstructing faith while in recovery, a topic that resonated with Sarah and Alysse as well. If you're navigating your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a rich tapestry of experiences and insights that underscore the universal nature of addiction and recovery.
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