Alyssa
Alyssa
2025-03-17-Illness update, and AA Morning Snippet
2025-03-17-Illness update, and AA Morning Snippet
2025-03-17-Illness update, and AA Morning Snippet
Monday 17th March 2025
Alyssa shares her illness update, daily reflections, and the importance of staying committed to sobriety with honesty and humour.
4 minutes
Honest
Supportive
Inspirational
Reflective
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Alyssa
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Day by Day
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
676 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Sobriety: Illness and Daily Reflections
Episode Overview
- Reflecting on the parallels between feeling unwell and past drinking habits.
- The importance of prayer and daily reflections in recovery.
- Personal stories highlighting the mysterious ways life leads to sobriety.
- How AA's 12 steps help alleviate financial fears.
- Encouragement to stay committed to the program.
I'm kind of shocked in retrospect that I used to seek this feeling out and now it really sucks and I hate it
In this episode of AA Morning Snippets, Alyssa shares an update on her illness and reflects on the surprising parallels between feeling unwell and the sensations she once sought through alcohol. With honesty and a touch of humour, she talks about how being reminded of that out-of-control feeling reinforces her commitment to sobriety.
Alyssa begins the episode with a moment of silence for those struggling with alcohol addiction and their loved ones, followed by the Serenity Prayer, setting a reflective and supportive tone. She then dives into daily reflections, sharing personal stories and lessons learned from her journey in recovery. The reflections include a poignant story about a parent's despair and eventual introduction to AA, highlighting the mysterious ways in which life can lead us to recovery.
Alyssa also reads from As Bill Sees It, discussing how the 12 steps of AA help alleviate financial fears and bring a sense of peace regardless of material circumstances. The episode concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a reminder to keep coming back to the program. Alyssa's candid sharing and the structured prayers and reflections offer both comfort and motivation to anyone on their own path to sobriety.
If you're looking for a blend of personal experience, spiritual guidance, and practical wisdom, this episode is well worth your time.