AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: We Are Not Saints
Topic: We Are Not Saints
Topic: We Are Not Saints
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Gweneth V shares her 32-year journey of sobriety, offering raw insights and heartfelt reflections on the challenges and triumphs of recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Gweneth V shares her 32-year journey of sobriety.
- She reflects on childhood experiences and their impact on her addiction.
- COVID-19 brought AA back into her life after 23 years.
- Gweneth emphasises the importance of community and support in recovery.
- Her story highlights personal growth and gratitude for the lessons learned.
Addiction will end your life. Recovery will change your story.
Gweneth V from Cape Town, South Africa, takes centre stage in this episode of Sober Cast. With 32 years of sobriety under her belt, Gweneth shares her journey in a candid and heartfelt talk titled 'We Are Not Saints'. Recorded at the Magical Mystery Tour Zoom meeting in December 2022, Gweneth's story is a rollercoaster of emotions, struggles, and triumphs that will resonate with anyone on the path to recovery or supporting someone who is.
She recounts her early days in AA, where she recited the Serenity Prayer without truly understanding its meaning and attended meetings without really hearing the message. Gweneth's honesty about her initial struggles and eventual breakthroughs offers a raw and relatable perspective on the journey to sobriety. Her reflections on her childhood, marked by a move from England to South Africa and the challenges of adapting to a new environment, provide a backdrop to her later battles with alcoholism.
Gweneth's tale is filled with moments of self-discovery, including her realisation that her father's behaviour mirrored that of a dry alcoholic and her own strictness as a parent. She openly discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her recovery, describing it as a godsend that brought AA back into her life after 23 years of limited access. Her gratitude for the support she received from fellow AA members and the lessons she learned along the way is palpable.
Gweneth's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of community in the recovery process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and insight into the complexities of addiction and recovery. Tune in to hear Gweneth's journey and find hope in her words.