AA Grapevine, Inc.
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If I'd Just Taken Suggestions [Season 8, Episode 8]
If I'd Just Taken Suggestions [Season 8, Episode 8]
If I'd Just Taken Suggestions [Season 8, Episode 8]
Monday 24th February 2025
Cindy R. shares her transformative journey through sobriety, highlighting the importance of seeking help and fully engaging with the AA program.
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Episode Overview
- Engaging fully with the AA program can transform your life.
- It's never too late to seek help and start working the Steps.
- Bringing a friend to open meetings is perfectly acceptable.
- Groups should handle outside contributions according to their policies.
- Sponsorship and community support are crucial in maintaining sobriety.
I knew I had a problem with alcohol when I was 15. I did not think I was an alcoholic. Alcoholics lived under bridges.
Cindy R. from Columbus, Georgia, joins Don and Sam in this episode of the AA Grapevine's Podcast to share her unique journey through sobriety. Cindy's story is a testament to the power of persistence and seeking help, even when things seem bleak. She opens up about her initial struggles with depression and alcohol, recounting how she attended AA meetings for years without fully engaging with the program.
Despite not working the Steps for two decades, Cindy managed to stay sober, though it was far from easy. Her turning point came when she finally reached out for help, leading to a transformative experience that reshaped her understanding of sobriety and recovery. Cindy now actively participates in AA, sponsors others, and even started a meditation meeting at her home group.
Her story is both inspiring and a reminder that it's never too late to seek help and embrace the full benefits of the AA program. Additionally, the episode addresses common questions from newcomers, such as bringing a friend to meetings and the etiquette around outside contributions. Whether you're new to AA or have been around for a while, Cindy's journey offers valuable insights and encouragement.