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ESH: Bedushia a Yupik Eskimo (20 Years)
ESH: Bedushia a Yupik Eskimo (20 Years)
Friday 24th December 2021
Tune into Sober Cast to hear Bedushia, a Yupik Eskimo, share her inspiring journey from childhood trauma to 20 years of sobriety.
39 minutes
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Empowering
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An AA meeting in a Podcast. Sobercast is an (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous podcast featuring AA speaker meetings and workshops. This is not a discussion podcast, simply speaker meetings and worksho...(view more)
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Recovery with AA
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Bedushia's Journey: From Alaska's Wilderness to Sobriety
"My road was really really rough, extremely rough." - AA Podcast
Ever wondered how someone from a remote Eskimo village finds their way to sobriety in sunny San Diego? Bedushia, a Yupik Eskimo, shares her incredible story of resilience and recovery in this episode of Sober Cast. Growing up in a small Alaskan village, Bedushia faced a tumultuous childhood marred by her father's alcoholism and the ensuing cycle of family abuse. Despite these hardships, she recalls moments of joy, like the simple pleasure of having clean water from a pump.
But the shadow of addiction loomed large, eventually leading Bedushia down a similar path of alcohol dependency. Fast forward to February 2013, Bedushia stands at the Southern California Speakers Meeting in San Diego, celebrating 20 years of sobriety. Her journey from the icy landscapes of Alaska to the warm embrace of recovery in California is nothing short of inspiring. She credits therapy and the unwavering support of AA meetings for helping her break free from the chains of addiction.
Bedushia's story is a poignant reminder that no matter how deep one's struggles run, there is always a glimmer of hope. Her candid recounting of childhood trauma, the challenges of overcoming addiction, and the transformative power of support groups offers valuable insights for anyone on their own path to recovery. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting a loved one through their journey, this episode provides a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of the human spirit.