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ESH: Phyllis H - 30 Years
ESH: Phyllis H - 30 Years
ESH: Phyllis H - 30 Years
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Phyllis H shares her inspiring 30-year journey to sobriety, highlighting the power of community and the transformative impact of AA.
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Episode Overview
- Phyllis H shares her 30-year journey to sobriety.
- She reflects on her early life and how her drinking escalated.
- Phyllis discusses the chaos caused by her addiction.
- The importance of AA meetings and community support is highlighted.
- Her story emphasises persistence and the transformative impact of AA.
I had no more answers. And I promised, I said, wherever I'm needed, I'm there.
Phyllis H takes the stage in this episode of Sober Cast, sharing her inspiring journey to sobriety. With a sobriety date of December 2, 1980, Phyllis recounts her 30-year journey with honesty and a touch of humour. Speaking at the 70th Old Grandad Arkansas State AA Conference in Hot Springs, she reflects on the highs and lows of her path to recovery.
Phyllis describes her early life in a loving, non-alcoholic family and how her drinking escalated after she moved to Seattle for a big job. She candidly discusses the chaos that followed - from blackouts and failed marriages to losing custody of her daughter and facing homelessness. Through it all, Phyllis emphasises the importance of AA meetings and the support she received from fellow members.
Her story is a testament to the power of community and the strength found in admitting one's struggles. Phyllis's experience underscores the value of persistence and the transformative impact of AA's 12-step programme. Her gratitude for the newcomers and the old-timers alike highlights the inclusive nature of AA. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how many times one stumbles.
If you're looking for a story of resilience and hope, Phyllis's journey is one you won't want to miss.