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Topic: Step 2 - Donna J (24 years)
Topic: Step 2 - Donna J (24 years)
Topic: Step 2 - Donna J (24 years)
Monday 5th February 2024
Donna J shares her 24-year journey through Step 2 of AA, highlighting the importance of spirituality and surrender in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Step 2: Donna J's Journey to Spiritual Awakening
Episode Overview
- True recovery requires a profound internal shift.
- Spirituality plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
- Willingness and open-mindedness are key to embracing change.
- Letting go of old beliefs can be challenging but necessary.
- Personal anecdotes highlight the transformative power of Step 2.
If I earnestly seek, grace will meet my seeking
Donna J from Florida takes centre stage in this episode of Sober Cast, sharing her journey through Step 2 of Alcoholics Anonymous. With 24 years of sobriety under her belt, Donna speaks at the Addition By Subtraction meeting, held on Zoom. She dives deep into her experiences, recounting how she came to terms with the need for a higher power and the role of spirituality in her recovery.
Donna’s story is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, filled with moments of despair and miraculous breakthroughs. Her reflections on surrendering control and embracing a spiritual life offer invaluable lessons for anyone on a similar path. She touches on the difficulties of letting go of old beliefs and the transformative power of willingness and open-mindedness.
Donna's anecdotes about her early struggles with faith, her upbringing in a strict Catholic environment, and her eventual realisation that she couldn't conquer addiction alone are both relatable and inspiring. Her message is clear: true recovery requires more than just abstinence; it demands a profound internal shift and a willingness to seek help beyond oneself. If you're looking for a raw and honest account of what it takes to embrace Step 2 fully, this episode is a must-listen.
Donna's story will leave you pondering your own journey and perhaps inspire you to take that next step in your recovery.