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Al-Anon: Corrie L

Sunday 27th October 2024

Join Corrie L as she shares her Al-Anon journey, filled with humour, heartfelt moments, and transformative insights from the 2014 Crested Butte Mountain Conference.
62 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Humorous
Encouraging
Transformative

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Finding Joy in Recovery: Corrie L's Al-Anon Journey

Episode Overview

  • Corrie shares her heartfelt journey as an Al-Anon member.
  • She discusses living with an alcoholic husband and finding recovery.
  • Her humorous anecdotes add a light touch to serious topics.
  • Corrie highlights the importance of community and support.
  • She emphasises the transformative power of Al-Anon in her life.
Stay with us long enough to develop a relationship with the God of your understanding who wants you to be happy, joyous and free.
Get ready for an emotional and inspiring journey with Corrie L in this episode of Sober Cast. Recorded at the 2014 Crested Butte Mountain Conference, Corrie shares her heartfelt experiences as an Al-Anon member from Wetumpka, Alabama. From her humorous recounting of a near-boat disaster to her reflections on her spiritual growth, Corrie captivates with honesty and warmth.
She talks about the challenges of living with an alcoholic husband and how Al-Anon has transformed her life, offering a new perspective on family disease and personal recovery. Corrie’s story is filled with relatable moments, like her initial belief that she could fix her husband’s drinking habits by making him drink like her, and her realisation that she had a spiritual illness.
Her anecdotes about boarding school, college life, and early relationships paint a vivid picture of her journey before finding Al-Anon. Corrie’s gratitude towards the people who have supported her along the way is palpable, and her humour adds a light touch to serious topics. One standout moment is when Corrie describes how she learned to scuba dive despite her fear of water, thanks to the encouragement from Al-Anon.
This episode is not just about recovery; it’s about finding joy and freedom in life’s unexpected turns. Corrie’s message is clear: staying with the programme can lead to a life beyond your wildest expectations. If you’re looking for a podcast that offers both laughter and profound insights into recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Corrie’s story will leave you feeling hopeful and motivated to embrace your own journey of healing and growth.