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Episode 32: Mark C: Recovery, Holy Wars and Doubling Down on Honesty and Tolerance
Episode 32: Mark C: Recovery, Holy Wars and Doubling Down on Honesty and Tolerance
Episode 32: Mark C: Recovery, Holy Wars and Doubling Down on Honesty and Tolerance
Wednesday 7th September 2016
Mark C shares his journey of battling alcoholism as an atheist in AA, emphasizing honesty and tolerance on the 'Beyond Belief Sobriety' podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Mark C: Embracing Honesty and Tolerance in Secular Recovery
My first few years sober, I was still traveling with what I do for a living, and I went to aa meetings in seven states and every meeting I went to closed with yeah. Yeah, yeah, you know, and that meeting, I think, as I recall it, there was a lot of religion bashing and stuff, and you know I'm not opposed to being at it in the proper context. But I walked away from all that when I joined the service.
Imagine facing the battle of alcoholism while navigating a recovery program that doesn't quite align with your beliefs. That's exactly what Mark C experienced. In this episode of 'Beyond Belief Sobriety', Mark shares his compelling journey of overcoming addiction as an atheist in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He dives into the 'holy war' he encountered within his home group, illustrating the friction between religious and secular approaches to recovery.
Mark's story isn't just about struggle; it's about resilience, honesty, and the power of tolerance. He opens up about the insidious nature of alcoholism and how he doubled down on his values to find a path that worked for him. If you've ever felt out of place in traditional recovery settings, or if you're curious about secular approaches to sobriety, Mark's experiences offer a refreshing perspective.
Tune in to hear how one man's commitment to honesty and tolerance paved the way for a more inclusive recovery journey.