Howard L.
Howard L.
Amanda B. – Sober Since February 2018 (Encore of Episode 46)
Amanda B. – Sober Since February 2018 (Encore of Episode 46)
Amanda B. – Sober Since February 2018 (Encore of Episode 46)
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Hear Amanda B.'s powerful story of overcoming addiction through Alcoholics Anonymous in this episode of AA Recovery Interviews.
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Get the buttons here!Amanda B.: From Rock Bottom to Radiant Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Amanda shares her journey from early struggles with alcohol and drugs to finding sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous.
- She discusses the challenges and triumphs she experienced during her years of sobriety.
- Amanda reflects on the pivotal role of service work and sponsorship in her recovery.
- She emphasizes the transformative power of the AA program and living one day at a time.
- Her story offers hope, resilience, and a testament to the profound impact of AA in her life.
I was so ashamed and, I don't remember feeling that ever with him. And I remember like when I was hung over, I would try to hide from him so he couldn't see me walk in to say hi because I was so ashamed.
Imagine hitting rock bottom as a teenager and clawing your way back to a life of sobriety. That’s the incredible story of Amanda B., who opens up about her journey on this episode of AA Recovery Interviews. Amanda’s tale begins at just 13, when she was dared by her parents to drink half a bottle of Crown Royal. The aftermath left her sick and passed out on the bathroom floor, yet she couldn’t wait to drink again.
By 15, she had run away from home to live with a drug-dealing boyfriend, only to end up with her grandparents and back into the grip of addiction. Working in a bar didn’t help, as it provided easy access to alcohol and an environment that enabled her drinking habits. But Amanda’s story isn’t just about the darkness of addiction; it’s about the light at the end of the tunnel.
After years of spiraling downwards, Amanda found her way to Alcoholics Anonymous in February 2018. She shares how the program not only helped her get sober but also transformed her life. Through service work, sponsorship, and living one day at a time, Amanda has turned her life around. Her story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
Tune in to hear Amanda’s raw and inspiring testimony, and discover the power of resilience and community in the journey to sobriety.