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ESH: Jan W
ESH: Jan W
ESH: Jan W
Saturday 10th August 2024
Join Jan W as she shares her journey from addiction to recovery at the 2003 Tennessee Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Episode Overview
- Jan W shares her early experiences with alcohol.
- She discusses the impact of growing up in an alcoholic family.
- Her father's sobriety served as a turning point for her own recovery.
- Jan emphasises the importance of AA meetings and a supportive community.
- She offers advice for those new to sobriety: 'stick with the winners'.
If you stay in the program, stick with the winners, the people who are laughing, who are eating pizza, who are cutting up, you're going to have a good time.
Jan W's journey from Louisville, Kentucky to the 2003 Tennessee Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous is a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations. In this episode, Jan shares her story with raw honesty, taking you through her early encounters with alcohol and the struggles that followed. She reminisces about her first drink at the tender age of three, and how alcohol became a crutch throughout her teenage years.
With a mix of humour and sadness, Jan talks about how she thought alcohol made her 'bulletproof' and funny, masking her inner turmoil and low self-esteem. Jan's story isn't just about the dark times; it's also about the light at the end of the tunnel. She recounts her turning point when her father got sober, which led her to confront her own drinking habits.
This episode is packed with anecdotes that are both heart-wrenching and uplifting, offering a glimpse into the life of someone who has battled addiction and come out stronger on the other side. Jan's experiences with AA meetings, her spiritual awakening, and the importance of finding a supportive community are central themes. She emphasises that sobriety isn't just about abstaining from alcohol; it's about finding joy and meaning in life without it.
Her advice to 'stick with the winners'—those who are enjoying life and staying sober—resonates deeply. If you're looking for an authentic and inspiring story of recovery, Jan W's account is a must-listen. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and self-discovery. Don't miss out on this compelling narrative that could offer you or a loved one the hope and motivation needed to pursue a life of sobriety.