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ESH: Cass V speaking at A Woman's Perspective
ESH: Cass V speaking at A Woman's Perspective
ESH: Cass V speaking at A Woman's Perspective
Friday 14th February 2025
Cass V shares her inspiring journey through alcoholism and recovery, offering valuable lessons on resilience, self-awareness, and community support.
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Episode Overview
- Cass V shares her candid journey through alcoholism and recovery.
- She highlights the importance of reading the AA book as a text.
- Cass discusses the role of sponsorship in her sobriety.
- Emphasises building healthy relationships and making right choices.
- Offers practical advice on maintaining sobriety through the 12 steps.
Alcohol makes decisions for me. And that's one line here, there's no choice.
Cass V. shares her journey in a heartfelt and candid talk at 'A Woman's Perspective' in Bernardsville, NJ. Recorded in 2004, Cass dives deep into her struggles with alcoholism and how she found sobriety through the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. With humour and raw honesty, she recounts her early days in AA, where women often lacked proper guidance and sponsorship.
Cass speaks about the transformative power of the AA book, highlighting its role in her recovery despite initial resistance to its style and content. She emphasises the importance of reading the book as a text rather than a novel, suggesting that re-reading it can offer new insights each time. Cass's story is filled with powerful anecdotes, like her experience with a sponsor who guided her through the AA program when female sponsorship was scarce.
She also touches on the emotional and psychological challenges of addiction, such as the disconnect from family and the destructive thinking patterns that accompany alcoholism. Cass doesn't shy away from discussing the darker moments of her past, including how alcohol skewed her perception and decisions, affecting her relationships with her children and others around her.
Throughout the episode, Cass highlights the importance of working the 12 steps and maintaining a spiritual connection, which she defines as taking right actions rather than just prayer or belief in God. Her journey underscores that sobriety is about building healthy relationships and making conscious choices aligned with one's values. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on staying sober. Why should you tune in?
Cass's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding a new way to live. Her experiences offer valuable lessons on resilience, self-awareness, and the power of community support. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, Cass's insights provide hope and guidance for navigating the challenges of sobriety.