Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y.
Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y.
Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y.
Tuesday 4th February 2025
Juli Y shares her journey through Step 5 of AA, highlighting the power of honesty in recovery. A must-listen for those seeking inspiration and practical advice.
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Episode Overview
- Juli Y shares her raw and honest journey through alcoholism and recovery.
- The importance of admitting wrongs to God, oneself, and another human being.
- Humour and humility are key elements in Juli's story.
- The transformative power of rigorous honesty.
- The role of sponsors and the AA community in supporting recovery.
I had remembered just a few days before surrendering and being in all that pain; I saw the insanity of lifting that drink up.
In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, hosts Shank and Wayne delve into the crucial Step 5 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program with their guest, Juli Y. With a sober date of December 14th, 2006, Juli shares her raw and honest journey through alcoholism and recovery. She recounts her experiences with multiple detoxes, treatment centres, and the pivotal moment when she finally surrendered to the program.
Juli emphasises the importance of admitting one’s wrongs to God, oneself, and another human being, as outlined in Step 5. Her story is filled with humour, humility, and hard-earned wisdom. The episode also features a segment called Meeting Shrapnel, where the hosts and Juli discuss various sayings and acronyms commonly heard in AA meetings.
They offer their candid opinions on phrases like "ISM - I Seek Misery" and "Fear is a mile high and a mile wide - but paper thin". The conversation is both enlightening and entertaining, providing listeners with valuable insights into the AA community. Juli’s account of her fifth step experience is particularly compelling. She talks about the transformative power of rigorous honesty and the relief that comes from unburdening oneself of past mistakes.
Her story is a testament to the strength and support found within the AA fellowship. If you’re looking for an episode that combines practical advice with heartfelt stories, this one is not to be missed. Juli’s journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible with honesty, support, and a willingness to change. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live an alcohol-free life.