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Episode 106: John S. at the Paseo Group’s Alkathon
Episode 106: John S. at the Paseo Group’s Alkathon
Episode 106: John S. at the Paseo Group’s Alkathon
Tuesday 25th December 2018
John S. shares his journey of recovery through secular AA meetings and rebuilding his life post-sobriety in this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!John S.'s Path to Sobriety: A Journey Through Secular AA
I enrolled in school, I got a degree, I bought a house, got better jobs, ended up getting married and, for the first time in my life, AA was still the bedrock.
Picture this: you're at a gathering where everyone understands your struggle with addiction. That's where John S. found himself at an Alkathon hosted by the Paseo AA Group in Kansas City, Missouri. In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, John opens up about his rocky road to recovery and how AA played a pivotal role in his journey. From initial resistance to seeking help to finding solace in secular AA meetings, John's story is a rollercoaster of setbacks and triumphs.
John kicks things off by sharing his early battles with addiction and the wake-up call that came when he lost his job. Realizing he needed a drastic change, he turned to AA despite his reservations. At the Alkathon, he found a community that offered the hope and support he desperately needed. His reflections on the first three steps of AA are particularly insightful, especially given his perspective as an atheist. But John's journey didn't stop at sobriety.
He rebuilt his life from the ground up—enrolling in school, earning a degree, buying a house, and landing a better job. Throughout it all, AA remained his cornerstone. His story highlights the importance of service work and how it can be a lifeline for those still struggling with addiction. As the episode wraps up, John discusses the evolution of AA and its efforts to adapt to the needs of modern-day addicts.
His emphasis on service work and helping others find their way to sobriety is both moving and motivating. This episode offers valuable takeaways for anyone grappling with addiction or looking for a secular path to recovery. Tune in to hear John's inspiring journey and discover how AA's secular approach can make a difference.