Howard M
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Hope A. - North Carolina
Hope A. - North Carolina
Hope A. - North Carolina
Thursday 15th July 2021
Join Hope A. from North Carolina as she shares her 40-year journey of sobriety, mental health struggles, and the power of positive thinking.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Hope's 40-Year Journey: Sobriety, Mental Health, and Positive Thinking
That tells me I can get through anything sober.
What happens when you mix 40 years of sobriety with a relentless commitment to self-improvement? In this episode of 'Seasons of Sobriety', host Howard M. chats with Hope A. from North Carolina, who has been sober since September 14, 1981. Hope's story is a rich tapestry of struggles and triumphs, woven with threads of honesty, vulnerability, and resilience.
She shares her early days in recovery, marked by a pivotal moment at a writer's conference in Maine, where a fellow attendee’s refusal to let her drink set her on the path to sobriety. Hope opens up about her battle with mental illness, particularly an undiagnosed bipolar disorder that initially kept her away from AA due to shameful behaviors.
She discusses the role of medication in her recovery journey and emphasizes the importance of revisiting our health issues as we age. Hope also highlights how each challenging experience in sobriety boosted her optimism, making her a more effective sponsor over the years. Her story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about using her experiences to help others, as evidenced by her book 'How to Remodel a Life'.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone on the recovery path, offering practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. Tune in to hear Hope's inspiring journey and learn how positive thinking and service work can transform your own recovery.