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Episode 34: Ed W. Talking WAAFT
Episode 34: Ed W. Talking WAAFT
Episode 34: Ed W. Talking WAAFT
Wednesday 21st September 2016
Ed W. shares his journey to sobriety without religion on Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast. Explore secular recovery options and insights into addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Ed W.'s Journey: Embracing Sobriety Without Religion
It's very much, and I like to always say a little aside. I started doing a lot of service, I was a gsr, uh, with days, even though, like years, and I was going to some of the meetings and I I definitely learned how to hook, you know, connect things by sending a lot of email.
Growing up in a typical New York family, Ed W. was no stranger to dysfunction. Surprisingly, he managed to dodge the teenage tradition of park keggers and heavy drinking until college. By 25, however, alcohol had become a significant issue. Despite attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, Ed struggled with the program's religious undertones. He found himself yearning for a recovery path that resonated with his secular beliefs. Enter We Agnostics, Atheists, and Freethinkers in AA (WAAFT).
This group provided Ed with a community that embraced sobriety without the need for prayer or religious language. In this episode of the Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast, Ed shares his journey of finding support in agnostic and atheist meetings, emphasizing the importance of a secular path to recovery. He opens up about the challenges of resisting social pressures to drink and the value of self-reflection and accountability.
Ed's story is a testament to the diverse paths available for those seeking sobriety, proving that recovery doesn't have to be tied to religious practices. Whether you're exploring different recovery options or looking for inspiration, Ed's journey offers hope and practical insights into building a fulfilling life in sobriety.