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Episode #264 The Fix: Michelle at The Cirque 7 26 2024
Episode #264 The Fix: Michelle at The Cirque 7 26 2024
Episode #264 The Fix: Michelle at The Cirque 7 26 2024
Saturday 27th July 2024
Michelle shares her powerful story of recovery, resilience, and hope in this heartfelt episode of The Recovery Guy Podcast.
45 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
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Get the buttons here!Michelle's Journey: From Broken to Whole
Episode Overview
- Michelle's journey from brokenness to wholeness.
- The role of family dynamics in her recovery.
- The importance of community and spiritual growth.
- How working the 12 steps transformed her life.
- Living one day at a time in sobriety.
I stand here by the grace of God, because God does for me what I cannot do for myself
In this episode of The Recovery Guy Podcast, Robert Pardon welcomes Michelle, whose heartfelt journey from brokenness to wholeness is nothing short of inspiring. Introduced by her daughter Angie, Michelle shares her story with raw honesty and courage. Angie's introduction sets the stage, highlighting the deep emotional connection and strength she's witnessed in her mother’s recovery journey. Michelle then takes the floor, recounting her struggles with alcoholism, family issues, and the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety.
Raised in a Baptist home in Denver, Michelle describes the duality of her childhood – good memories mixed with rapid maturity and hidden pain. Michelle's story is peppered with intense personal anecdotes, from her tumultuous relationship with her father to her own battles with addiction and the law. She speaks candidly about her initial resistance to Alcoholics Anonymous and how she eventually found solace and support in the programme.
Her narrative is both heart-wrenching and hopeful, as she details her relapses, the impact on her family, and the ultimate realisation that recovery is a continuous process. What stands out is Michelle’s emphasis on the importance of community and spiritual growth in her recovery. She talks about the transformative power of working the 12 steps and how connecting with others has helped her heal.
Her story is a testament to resilience and the belief that it's never too late to turn your life around. If you're looking for a story of redemption and strength, Michelle’s journey will resonate deeply. Her experience underscores the message that recovery is possible with perseverance, support, and a willingness to change. Tune in to hear Michelle’s powerful testimony and be reminded that even in our darkest moments, there is hope for a brighter future.