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Episode 199: Twenty-Five Years of Listening
Episode 199: Twenty-Five Years of Listening
Episode 199: Twenty-Five Years of Listening
Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Glenn S. discusses using his sketchbook to stay focused in AA meetings and finding a secular path to sobriety on Beyond Belief Sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Glenn S.: Sketching His Way to Sobriety in Humanist AA Meetings
The lessons learned, the principles applied, can work in any all of life's messy stuff. I mean, that's what people need, and I didn't realize it at the time, but as a young person when I was drinking and having a lot of problems, I wondered if I do this in my life, and I'm sure I do.
What happens when you combine art with recovery? Glenn S., a recovering alcoholic and self-proclaimed Richard Dawkins atheist, has a unique answer. In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, Glenn shares his 25-year journey through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and how his sketchbook became a vital tool in his sobriety. Glenn didn’t just attend AA meetings; he brought his sketchbook along, using it to take notes and sketch the people around him.
This creative approach helped him stay focused and engaged during meetings, leading to the creation of his book, 'Twenty-Five Years of Listening'. Glenn’s story is particularly inspiring for those who find the religious aspects of AA challenging. He discovered Humanist AA meetings and even founded three in New York City. These unstructured meetings allowed members to share their stories freely, reminiscent of AA’s early days.
Glenn’s sketches and notes not only helped him but have also been shared with rehab centers across the country, offering a fresh perspective on recovery. Tune in to hear how Glenn emphasizes the power of listening and authenticity in his recovery journey, proving that there’s more than one path to sobriety.