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T’Mara – What convinced us to try AA’s 12 step program?
T’Mara – What convinced us to try AA’s 12 step program?
T’Mara – What convinced us to try AA’s 12 step program?
Sunday 27th March 2022
T'Mara shares her journey to sobriety through AA's 12 steps, revealing the power of connection and lived experiences in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Acknowledging powerlessness is crucial for recovery.
- Connecting with others who have lived through addiction can provide hope.
- AA's 12-step programme offers a structured path to sobriety.
- Sponsors play a vital role in guiding through recovery steps.
- Desperation can lead to acceptance and willingness to change.
"There is a solution in this 12-step programme."
In this episode of SoberQ, T'Mara shares her compelling journey from the depths of addiction to the hopeful path of recovery through AA's 12-step programme. With raw honesty, she recounts her years of battling alcohol dependency, attempting to control her drinking through various means—be it professional help or spiritual healing. Yet, despite these efforts, T'Mara realised she wasn't ready to face the truth about her powerlessness over alcohol.
A turning point came after a major car accident, which didn't stop her drinking but brought her to the brink of insanity. It was then she experienced what she calls a 'step one moment', acknowledging the unmanageability of her life due to alcohol. The connection with a drug and alcohol counsellor, who had walked the same path and found solace in AA, was pivotal.
Trusting his experience, she attended her first AA meeting, where she met a woman whose words struck a chord: 'There is a solution in this 12-step programme'. T'Mara's story highlights the importance of connecting with those who have lived through similar struggles. Her newfound belief in the programme was driven by desperation and the realisation that other methods hadn't worked for her.
Through the guidance of a sponsor, she began working through the steps, finding hope and a sense of purpose. This episode is not just about T'Mara's personal journey but also about the transformative power of shared experiences and the community within AA. It's an eye-opener for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol and seeking a way forward. Could the 12-step programme be your solution too?