AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
Cooperating with the Courts [Season 7, Episode 16]
Cooperating with the Courts [Season 7, Episode 16]
Cooperating with the Courts [Season 7, Episode 16]
Monday 7th October 2024
Discover how AA and the courts collaborate to help alcoholics. Judge Kerry Meyer shares inspiring stories of recovery and community support.
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Episode Overview
- AA's collaboration with the court system helps alcoholics turn their lives around.
- Kerry Meyer shares her journey from the judicial system to becoming an AA trustee.
- The importance of Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) work.
- Heartfelt stories of recovery from DWI court participants.
- Personal impact of working through the 12 steps as a non-alcoholic.
I know from my years of being a judge that what works is AA; having the fellowship... leads to not just white-knuckling sobriety but actual recovery.
Ever wondered how Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the court system can work together to help those struggling with alcoholism? This episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast has got you covered. Hosts Don and Sam sit down with General Service Board Class A Trustee Kerry Meyer, who shares her unique perspective as a non-alcoholic trustee and a trial court judge.
Kerry dives into her work with local AA members, particularly in DWI courts, and explains how cooperation between AA and the judicial system can make a significant difference in the lives of alcoholics and the broader community. Kerry’s journey into AA began through her role in the criminal justice system, where she witnessed firsthand the intersection of addiction and crime.
She talks about the invaluable support from AA volunteers in her DWI court, which helped many individuals turn their lives around. Kerry also highlights the importance of Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) work, detailing how AA reaches out to professionals like judges, lawyers, and therapists to educate them about the benefits of AA. The episode is peppered with humour and heartfelt stories, making it an engaging listen.
Kerry recounts some touching moments from her career, such as helping participants in DWI court succeed and seeing families rebuilt. She also shares her personal experience of working through the 12 steps, even as a non-alcoholic, and how it has profoundly impacted her life. If you're curious about how AA collaborates with the courts or want to hear inspiring stories of recovery and cooperation, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers a blend of practical advice, emotional depth, and a touch of humour that will leave you both informed and uplifted. Tune in to understand how community efforts can pave the way for recovery and change lives. So, are you ready to see how teamwork between AA and the courts can make a difference? Give this episode a listen!