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Wayne B. Los Angeles, CA Grace Group Zoom Meeting 9/25/2024
Wayne B. Los Angeles, CA Grace Group Zoom Meeting 9/25/2024
Wayne B. Los Angeles, CA Grace Group Zoom Meeting 9/25/2024
Thursday 26th September 2024
Wayne B. shares his raw and humorous journey to sobriety in this engaging episode of Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers.
46 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Wayne B. shares his initial resistance to admitting he was an alcoholic.
- The kindness and support from AA members kept him coming back.
- Humorous and raw anecdotes from his time in psychiatric institutions.
- The importance of various AA literature in his recovery.
- Exploring the three phases of 12-step development: desperation, restoration, and transformation.
My sponsor said, we have to back a U-Haul up to your head. He says, we need to move you out of that victimhood into a new neighbourhood.
Wayne B. shares his incredible journey to sobriety in this episode of Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers. With a mix of humour and raw honesty, Wayne recounts his initial resistance to admitting he was an alcoholic, despite attending AA meetings for over five years.
He vividly describes how he was drawn to the community by the simple kindness of its members – a cup of coffee, a piece of pie, and a few cigarettes were enough to keep him coming back. Wayne’s story is a testament to the power of persistence and the unexpected paths that lead to recovery. His sponsor's relentless support and quirky sense of humour played a crucial role in his journey, helping Wayne navigate through numerous psychiatric diagnoses and institutionalisations.
Wayne's anecdotes about his time in psychiatric hospitals, including a rather unconventional love story, add a unique flavour to his narrative. The episode also delves into the importance of AA literature beyond the Big Book, highlighting how different texts have provided Wayne with essential insights and guidance. Wayne’s reflections on the three phases of 12-step development – desperation, restoration, and transformation – offer a structured yet deeply personal view of the recovery process.
This episode is not just about staying sober; it’s about finding a new way of life through the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you're looking for an inspiring and engaging story of recovery, Wayne B.'s journey is a must-listen.