Jeri Bisbee
Jeri Bisbee
It's OK to not be OK
It's OK to not be OK
It's OK to not be OK
Monday 25th November 2024
Join Karen as she shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction, finding hope in AA, and celebrating 37 years of sobriety.
55 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Jeri Bisbee
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Karen's Journey: From Addiction to 37 Years of Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Karen's early life in an alcoholic household shaped her own struggles with addiction.
- She emphasises the importance of accepting that it's OK not to be OK.
- Alcoholics Anonymous played a crucial role in her journey to sobriety.
- Her story highlights the impact of addiction on family dynamics.
- Karen's message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of community support.
Glass in hand, we have warped our minds
In this heart-wrenching yet hopeful episode of 'This is Your Wake-Up Call', Karen shares her powerful journey through addiction and recovery. With 37 years of sobriety under her belt, Karen opens up about her tumultuous past, growing up in an alcoholic home, and her own struggles with addiction. She recounts the days of starting her mornings with a 32-ounce tumbler of peach schnapps and the deep hole in her soul that led her to such extremes.
Her story is raw and honest, touching on the shame, guilt, and relentless attempts to quit drinking every night. Karen's narrative is not just about her descent into addiction but also her remarkable rise to recovery. She emphasises the importance of accepting that 'it's OK not to be OK' and finding solace in the support systems like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Through candid anecdotes, she reveals how AA and its community played a crucial role in her sobriety journey.
Karen also touches on the impact of addiction on her family, sharing how all three siblings eventually found their way to recovery. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community support in overcoming addiction. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Karen's story offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that underscores the message that help and hope are always within reach.