Patti Hicks: From Despair to a Life Worth Living
Episode Overview
Patti Hicks shares her journey from alcoholism to sobriety. She highlights the importance of daily meetings in her recovery. Patti emphasises the power of community and sharing experiences. Her story is a testament to resilience and hope in the face of despair. Listeners are reminded that life is worth living, no matter the challenges.
For as much as I wanted to die, all I want to do now is live.
In this heartwarming episode of Sober Speak, John M. welcomes Patti Hicks, whose journey through Alcoholics Anonymous is nothing short of inspiring. Patti's story is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with moments of despair and triumph. She shares how she once felt like giving up, but now, all she wants to do is live life to the fullest.
Her daily commitment to attending meetings and her love for the AA community shine through as she recounts her experiences with raw honesty and a touch of humour. Patti's reflections on her past, from her first drink at 14 to her struggles and eventual recovery, offer a powerful message of hope and resilience. She emphasises the importance of staying connected, sharing stories, and remembering where you came from to appreciate how far you've come.
Patti's tale is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the beauty of living a sober life. Tune in to hear her moving account and be reminded that no matter how dark things may seem, there's always a reason to keep going.