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Winnie E AFG speaker
Winnie E AFG speaker
Winnie E AFG speaker
Thursday 1st April 2021
Winnie E shares her heartfelt journey as the wife of an alcoholic and a member of Al-Anon, filled with humour, honesty, and resilience.
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Episode Overview
- Living with an alcoholic spouse brings unique challenges.
- Al-Anon offers vital support for family members.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in recovery.
- Letting go of control is crucial for personal peace.
- Trusting a higher power can aid in the recovery process.
I was nervous most of my life, except now I can tell somebody about it, you know.
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Radio Network, Winnie E. from La Puente, California, shares her journey as the wife of an alcoholic and a member of Al-Anon. Speaking in 1978, Winnie brings a mix of humour, honesty, and raw emotion to her talk. She opens up about her struggles with nervousness and how being able to express her feelings has made a world of difference.
Winnie’s story is filled with relatable anecdotes, from dealing with her husband’s unpredictable behaviour to navigating the complexities of family life with five children. Winnie’s candid reflections on the challenges of living with an alcoholic husband are both poignant and inspiring. She recounts how she used to hide her husband when he was in bad shape and how she meticulously prepared him for meetings.
Despite the chaos, Winnie found solace and strength in Al-Anon, learning to let go and allow her husband the dignity of living his own life. A touching moment comes when Winnie shares a poem given to her by her sponsor, illustrating the importance of surrendering control and trusting in a higher power. Her message is clear: recovery is not just about the alcoholic but also about those who love them.
Winnie’s journey is a testament to resilience, patience, and the transformative power of support groups. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by alcoholism, whether directly or indirectly. Winnie’s humour and honesty make her story engaging and relatable, offering hope and encouragement to those on their own recovery journey.