Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Episode 18: Arnold: Reflections on a Lifetime in Recovery
Episode 18: Arnold: Reflections on a Lifetime in Recovery
Episode 18: Arnold: Reflections on a Lifetime in Recovery
Friday 25th June 2021
Arnold shares his 50-year journey in AA, emphasizing family support, making amends, and the role of sponsors in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Arnold's 50-Year Journey: Family, Sobriety, and Lifelong Lessons
So it's important to look for those things that they're doing rather than them completely stopping to begin with, because slowly they'll get it.
What does half a century of sobriety look like? In this episode of 'Addiction and the Family', Arnold opens up about his incredible 50-year journey in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). From the early days of his addiction to the milestones of recovery, Arnold's story is a testament to resilience and the power of family support. He shares candid insights on how his wife's recovery journey paralleled his own, creating a ripple effect that transformed their family dynamics.
Arnold dives into the importance of practicing AA's principles not just for oneself but within the family unit. He talks about making amends and the profound impact it had on repairing relationships with his loved ones. The episode also highlights the crucial role of sponsors in recovery and how Al-Anon offers a lifeline to families navigating the choppy waters of addiction.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the long-term effects of sobriety, Arnold's reflections provide a rich tapestry of hope, practical advice, and heartfelt moments. Tune in to hear a lifetime's worth of wisdom and find out how family can be both a challenge and a cornerstone in the journey to sobriety.