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ESH Brendon F sober 3 years and from New Zealand
ESH Brendon F sober 3 years and from New Zealand
ESH Brendon F sober 3 years and from New Zealand
Wednesday 28th December 2022
Hear Brendon W's journey from teenage drinking to spiritual healing through Alcoholics Anonymous on Sober Cast.
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Get the buttons here!Brendon W: From Teenage Drinking to Spiritual Awakening in AA
And by that time, because I was aware of them and because I understood that these drove my drinking, I said, yes, sir, I am, I am willing to have god remove these character defects.
Picture a young teenager in Auckland, New Zealand, cracking open his first beer with adults, feeling like he belongs. This is where Brendon W's story begins. In this episode of Sober Cast, Brendon shares his journey from those early drinking days to hitting rock bottom and finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Recorded at the Broken Elevator Meeting on New Year's Eve 2021, Brendon reflects on how his casual drinking spiraled into a lonely battle with alcoholism.
Brendon opens up about the moment he realized he had a problem and how AA became his lifeline. He discusses the crucial role of prayer and meditation in his recovery, emphasizing how these practices help him stay connected to a higher power. His story isn't just about stopping drinking; it's about finding a new way of living. One of the most compelling parts of Brendon's tale is his discussion on the spiritual malady of alcoholism.
He makes a clear distinction between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinkers, pointing out that the inability to control alcohol consumption is a hallmark of true alcoholism. For Brendon, overcoming this spiritual sickness required a profound spiritual experience. Brendon also touches on the importance of making amends and setting things right, which has been pivotal in his journey towards healing. He shares how working with others in AA not only aids their recovery but also strengthens his own sobriety.
The promises of sobriety, he says, have come true in his life, bringing him peace and fulfillment he never thought possible. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the transformative power of AA, Brendon's story offers a raw, honest look at what it means to reclaim your life from the grip of alcoholism.