Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
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Episode 74: Justin M. from Quad-A Canberra
Episode 74: Justin M. from Quad-A Canberra
Episode 74: Justin M. from Quad-A Canberra
Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Justin M. from Quad-A Canberra shares his journey to sobriety and creating a secular AA meeting for non-believers on Beyond Belief Sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Justin M.'s Journey: Crafting a Secular Path to Sobriety
For anyone who's an agnostic or an atheist and thinks that aa might not be for them, they can just google as their friend and they will find aa, Agnostica, aa, beyond belief, rebellion dogs, you know the podcast.
Meet Justin M. from Canberra, Australia, whose story is a testament to the power of finding your own way in the world of addiction recovery. Justin started drinking later in life, trying to cope with an unhappy marriage. Over nine years, alcohol slowly took over his life, leading him to a point where medical detox was the only option. After detoxing, Justin sought help from a counselor who, shockingly, told him he couldn't stop drinking.
This piece of advice could have been disastrous, but Justin didn't give up. He found his way to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), where he finally experienced the love and acceptance he desperately needed. However, as someone who doesn't subscribe to religious beliefs, Justin struggled with AA's emphasis on a higher power. This struggle led him to co-found Quad-A Canberra, a secular AA meeting that offers a safe space for non-believers.
Here, Justin and others can work through the steps in a way that aligns with their beliefs. This episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety dives into the unique challenges faced by non-religious individuals in traditional AA settings and explores resources like AA Agnostica, AA Beyond Belief, and Rebellion Dogs that support agnostics and atheists on their sobriety journey. Justin's story is not just informative but also deeply supportive, offering hope to those who feel isolated in their path to recovery.