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Holly I. from Calgary, Alberta -Medicine Hat Roundup September 2024
Holly I. from Calgary, Alberta -Medicine Hat Roundup September 2024
Holly I. from Calgary, Alberta -Medicine Hat Roundup September 2024
Thursday 10th October 2024
Holly I. shares her journey from isolation and addiction to recovery and connection at the Medicine Hat Roundup.
49 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Holly's journey from feeling different to seeking acceptance in dangerous places.
- The pivotal role of AA in Holly's recovery.
- The importance of unity, service, and personal recovery.
- Practical insights into confronting character defects and making amends.
- Holly's transformation into a life filled with self-esteem and purpose.
I wanted to connect in a different way... it finally felt like I was home.
Holly I. from Calgary, Alberta, takes the stage at the Medicine Hat Roundup in September 2024, sharing her heartfelt journey through alcoholism and recovery. With a blend of humour and raw honesty, Holly recounts her early years feeling different and less-than, which led her to seek acceptance in all the wrong places. From hanging out with drug dealers at 15 to running away from home, her story highlights the dangerous paths she took in search of belonging.
Holly's tale isn't just about the dark times, though. She vividly describes the turning point that came with her introduction to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Despite initial scepticism and fear, Holly found solace and a sense of community in AA meetings. She shares how the principles of AA, particularly the 12 steps, played a crucial role in her recovery.
Holly emphasises the importance of unity, service, and personal recovery, likening it to a three-legged stool that needs all parts to stay balanced. Her anecdotes are both relatable and inspiring, such as feeling like a 'zombie' driven by obsession or the moment she realised she needed an entire psychic change to recover fully. Holly's journey through the steps of AA reveals her struggles and triumphs, from confronting her character defects to experiencing spiritual growth.
Her reflections on steps like making amends and practising daily inventory offer practical insights for anyone on a similar path. Holly’s story is a testament to the power of community and personal transformation. She ends on a hopeful note, sharing how she now leads a fulfilling life with her family, newfound self-esteem, and a commitment to helping others in their recovery journeys. If you're looking for a story of resilience and hope, this episode is a must-listen.