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145- David G Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 1
145- David G Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 1
145- David G Sober Speak LIVE!!! Part 1
Friday 7th August 2020
David G discusses his journey from avoiding AA to embracing it, highlighting the transformative power of recovery and community support.
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Get the buttons here!David G's Journey: From Avoidance to Embracing AA in Sober Speak Episode 145
And going to aa made it possible for me to get at least a foot in the door of forgiveness from people and grace from people, because if I was at least trying, the people who really loved me would at least to some degree welcome me back.
What happens when avoidance leads you down a darker path before guiding you to the light? In this episode of Sober Speak, David G opens up about his tumultuous journey to recovery. Initially avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), David found himself at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, only to end up at a crack house. This seemingly misguided step planted the seed for his eventual commitment to sobriety.
David shares touching anecdotes from his childhood and reveals how the AA program mended his relationship with his mother, giving her the son she always hoped for. He emphasizes that recovery is unique to each person, much like a thumbprint, highlighting the importance of finding a personalized path to sobriety. One of the most moving parts of David's story is his experience with forgiveness and grace.
He talks about how AA helped him open the door to receiving and offering forgiveness, a crucial part of his healing journey. David also touches on the role of music in his recovery, even performing a song he wrote at 16. The episode doesn't shy away from current challenges either; David discusses how COVID-19 impacted his family and stresses the importance of staying connected with the recovery community during tough times.
Listener feedback and community support are also spotlighted, showing the positive impact Sober Speak has on its audience. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is possible and that community support can make all the difference.