Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
234. From Control to Connection: Sarah Moore's Journey in Al-Anon and Personal Recovery
234. From Control to Connection: Sarah Moore's Journey in Al-Anon and Personal Recovery
234. From Control to Connection: Sarah Moore's Journey in Al-Anon and Personal Recovery
Wednesday 28th August 2024
Sarah Moore shares her journey from control to connection through Al-Anon and personal recovery in this heartfelt episode of 'The Courage to Change'.
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Episode Overview
- Growing up in an alcoholic home can create lasting emotional challenges.
- Al-Anon provides tools and a supportive community for family members affected by alcoholism.
- Navigating dual citizenship adds complexity to personal identity.
- Couples counselling can be crucial for relationships impacted by addiction.
- Resilience and creativity are key components of personal recovery.
I was drawn to Preston because of the spirit that lived in him, which had so been shaped as such a young man getting sober at 21.
In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame chats with Sarah Moore, who shares her fascinating journey from control to connection through Al-Anon and personal recovery. Sarah, originally from Florida but raised in the UK, opens up about the challenges of growing up in an alcoholic home and how it shaped her emotional landscape. She discusses her move back to the US, navigating dual citizenship, and building a life of resilience and creativity.
Sarah also touches on the complexities of being in a relationship with someone in recovery and the process of finding her own path to healing. Sarah’s story is both inspiring and relatable. She talks about the low-level dysfunction she experienced growing up and how it led to a sense of uptightness and waiting for the other shoe to drop. Her dad’s later sobriety and her own involvement in Al-Anon provided her with tools to work through these feelings.
Sarah highlights the importance of understanding the impact of alcoholism on family members and how Al-Anon offers a space for truth, rawness, and intimacy, along with practical tools for recovery. One of the most compelling parts of Sarah's story is her relationship with her husband, Preston Moore, who got sober at 21. Sarah shares how Preston's commitment to recovery principles influenced her own journey.
They navigated their relationship through couples counselling and mutual support, ultimately creating a healthier environment for their family. Sarah’s reflections on identity, resilience, and the power of community are sure to resonate with anyone on a recovery journey. Her candid discussion about the tools and principles of Al-Anon offers valuable insights for those affected by alcoholism, whether directly or indirectly. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that underscores the importance of connection and personal growth in recovery.