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Deborah C – Hands Off Pays Off – 322
Deborah C – Hands Off Pays Off – 322
Deborah C – Hands Off Pays Off – 322
Thursday 12th March 2020
Deborah C shares her journey of finding peace through Al-Anon, highlighting the power of letting go and the importance of community.
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Get the buttons here!Deborah C's Journey: Finding Peace by Letting Go in Al-Anon
It made a lot of sense to me that that was true, but I just couldn't emotionally connect to it.
Deborah C's story is a heartfelt journey of finding peace amidst the chaos of addiction. Growing up in an alcoholic family and later marrying an alcoholic, Deborah was no stranger to the turmoil addiction brings. But it wasn't until her son struggled with alcohol and drugs that she found her way to Al-Anon, thanks to a colleague's simple advice to 'go'. In this episode of The Recovery Show, Deborah shares how the Al-Anon 12-Step Recovery program transformed her life.
Initially skeptical, she soon discovered the program's tools and solutions that helped her navigate the complexities of living with an addict. One of the most profound lessons Deborah learned was the power of letting go. Always feeling the need to control, she realized that her self-will was hindering her loved one's recovery. Understanding addiction as a mental and chemical illness rather than a moral failing was another pivotal moment for her.
Step 6, which involves becoming willing to have one's character defects removed, played a crucial role in her journey. It helped her identify and work through behaviors that kept her stuck. Deborah also highlights the importance of unity in recovery. By connecting with others facing similar challenges, she found a supportive community essential to her healing. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how tough things get, there's always hope for a brighter tomorrow.