Michael Q

Sober Shares - Alcoholics Anonymous Interviews & Speakers.

Michael Q

  • 77. Maria R.

77. Maria R.

Monday 9th October 2023

Maria R. shares her journey from alcoholism to a fulfilling sober life on Sober Shares, highlighting faith, surrender, and family transformation.
115 minutes
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Sober Shares - Alcoholics Anonymous Interviews & Speakers.
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Michael Q
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Maria R.: Finding Faith and Family in Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Maria reflects on the role of surrender and faith in her recovery journey
  • She shares the impact of alcoholism on her family and the transformative power of the AA program
  • Maria discusses her experiences of sponsoring others and navigating relationships in sobriety
AA gives us alcoholics directions into a way of life without the need for alcohol. That life for me is lived one day at a time, letting the problems of the future rest in the future. When the time comes to solve them, God will give me the strength for that day.
Ever wondered what it takes to rebuild your life after alcohol? Maria R. shares her deeply personal journey in this episode of Sober Shares. She opens up about how her drinking spiraled out of control later in life, affecting her role as a mom and wife. Through candid reflections, Maria emphasizes the pivotal role of surrender and faith in her path to recovery.
Her story highlights the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous, detailing how the program helped her find a new way of living without alcohol. She doesn't shy away from discussing the impact of her alcoholism on her family and the profound changes she experienced through AA. Maria also talks about the rewarding experience of sponsoring others and the challenges of navigating relationships while staying sober.
This episode is a powerful reminder that with perseverance and support, a life of sobriety is not just possible but fulfilling.