Margaret Rose's Journey: Sobriety, Service, and Hope
Episode Overview
Service plays a crucial role in maintaining sobriety. Community support is vital for recovery. Working the 12 steps can lead to transformation. A higher power provides strength in tough times. Humour helps navigate the challenges of recovery.
My suggestion is get a sponsor, take the steps, get a home group, and your life is going to change.
Get ready to be moved by Margaret Rose's emotional and inspiring journey in this episode of the Keep Coming Back Podcast. Margaret, a self-described "Drunk Mom," candidly shares her path from taking her first drink at 12 to achieving sobriety at 42. Now 66, she offers a heartfelt reflection on how service, commitment, and humour have been instrumental in her recovery. Margaret's story is a testament to the power of community and resilience.
Raised as the youngest of five, she experienced the harsh realities of alcoholism within her family, losing two brothers to the disease. Despite these challenges, Margaret's tale is one of hope and transformation. She describes how a chance encounter at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting set her on a path to sobriety, and how she has maintained her commitment to AA for over two decades.
The episode highlights Margaret's belief in the importance of service, sharing how it has kept her grounded and sober. She discusses her journey through the 12 steps of AA, the strength she finds in her higher power, and the profound impact of having a supportive sponsor. Margaret also touches on her experience with personal loss and the healing process that followed, offering listeners a glimpse into the complexities of addiction recovery.
Margaret's story is both poignant and humorous, providing a unique perspective on overcoming adversity. Her message is clear: no matter how difficult the journey, there is always hope for a better tomorrow. Are you ready to hear Margaret's inspiring tale?