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Vannoy S shares her inspiring journey from joining Al-Anon in 1969 to speaking at a convention in Puerto Vallarta, highlighting the power of community support.
58:02•8 Apr 2025
Vannoy S: A Journey of Resilience and Recovery
Episode Overview
- The importance of community support in recovery.
- Overcoming personal challenges such as visceral vertigo.
- The role of sponsors in providing guidance and support.
- Finding resilience through difficult times.
- Humorous and heartfelt anecdotes from Vannoy's journey.
“Right this minute, this day, I am so in love with recovery.”
Vannoy S. shares her incredible journey from joining Al-Anon in 1969 to speaking at the Sobriety Under the Sun Convention in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Her story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of recovery and the importance of community support. Vannoy's candid reflections on her struggles with alcoholism and visceral vertigo, and her experiences with her sponsors Pat and Nell, provide an honest and heartfelt look at the ups and downs of sobriety.
She talks about the love and support she received from her Al-Anon family, which helped her through some of the darkest times in her life, including dealing with a violent partner and the loss of her children. Vannoy's anecdotes are both humorous and poignant, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and hope on their own recovery journey.
Her story is a reminder that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always a way forward with the right support and determination. Don't miss out on Vannoy's incredible story of resilience and recovery.

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