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ESH: Nicola K
ESH: Nicola K
ESH: Nicola K
Friday 17th January 2025
Nicola K. shares her inspiring story of overcoming addiction at the EURYPAA convention in Denmark. A heartfelt journey through AA's 12 steps.
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Episode Overview
- Nicola's turbulent childhood and early struggles.
- Attending AA meetings initially to help others.
- Relating deeply to stories shared by AA members.
- Humorous take on the 20 questions test for alcoholism.
- The transformative experience of making amends.
This is what happens if you stay longer sober, you get older.
Nicola K. from Dusseldorf, Germany, shares her inspiring journey to sobriety in this episode of Sober Cast. Recorded at the EURYPAA convention in Denmark in July 2012, Nicola's story is a heartfelt recount of her struggles and triumphs. She opens up about her turbulent childhood, marked by anger, violence, and thoughts of suicide. Nicola candidly describes how she first attended AA meetings in California not to seek help for herself but to assist others she knew were struggling with alcohol.
To her surprise, she found herself relating deeply to the stories shared by other members, which led her to question her own relationship with alcohol. Her humorous and honest reflections on filling out the 20 questions to determine if she was an alcoholic provide both a relatable and light-hearted moment amidst the serious topic of addiction.
Nicola's journey through the 12 steps of AA is filled with personal anecdotes and revelations, including her initial resistance to admitting powerlessness over alcohol and the transformative experience of making amends. She highlights the importance of community support, sharing how the kindness and acceptance of fellow AA members helped her feel less alone and more understood. Nicola's story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the strength found in seeking help.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Nicola's journey offers hope and encouragement. Tune in to hear her full story and gain insight into the life-changing impact of Alcoholics Anonymous.