Clif G. on Step One: Finding Hope and Community at Appalachian Roundup 2024
Episode Overview
Clif G. shares his personal journey through Step One. Humour and honesty highlight the challenges and triumphs of sobriety. Importance of community and fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. Real-life stories that resonate with those on the path to recovery. Encouraging message of hope and support within the AA community.
"When that lady says, 'I don't want anymore,' what she's saying is that the effect of alcohol produced in her is she begins to feel impaired and she doesn't like how that makes her feel."
In this episode of Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers, Clif G. takes the stage at the Appalachian Roundup 2024 to share his journey through Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous. With humour and honesty, Clif reflects on his sobriety journey, starting from his first day of sobriety on August 15, 2001. He dives into the challenges he faced and the profound realisations that came with acknowledging his alcoholism.
Clif's storytelling is both engaging and relatable, as he describes the shared experiences and struggles that bring people together at such events. He highlights the importance of community, fellowship, and the simple yet powerful moments that can change one's life, like the cadence of the Lord's Prayer or a heartfelt apology over breakfast. Clif's message is clear: there's hope and support in the AA community, and you don't have to face your struggles alone.
Whether you're new to AA or have been part of the journey for years, Clif's words are sure to resonate and inspire. So, if you're looking for a dose of real talk mixed with a bit of humour and a lot of heart, this episode is a must-listen.