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Janet D. AFG Female
Janet D. AFG Female
Janet D. AFG Female
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Janet D. shares her heartfelt journey through Al-Anon, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of living with an alcoholic spouse.
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Episode Overview
- Janet's unwavering commitment to attending Al-Anon meetings.
- Humorous and relatable anecdotes about coping with an alcoholic spouse.
- The transformative power of community support in recovery.
- Balancing family life while navigating personal challenges.
- Finding strength in vulnerability and sharing one's story.
Sometimes Jack says he was riding down the street one day on his bike, I grabbed him off, and we got married.
Janet D. shares her heartfelt journey in this episode of Recovery Radio Network, reflecting on her experiences with Al-Anon and the challenges of living with an alcoholic spouse. Janet opens up about her commitment to her home group, Plum Unity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and how attending meetings every Monday night has been a cornerstone of her recovery.
She recounts humorous and poignant moments, such as the time she accidentally took someone else's suitcase from the airport, leading to a frantic and memorable drive to return it. Janet's storytelling is filled with warmth and honesty as she describes the ups and downs of her marriage to Jack, who struggled with alcoholism. From the early days of their marriage to the turbulent times marked by Jack's drinking, Janet's anecdotes are both relatable and touching.
She talks about the creative ways she tried to cope with Jack's drinking, like waxing the floors to make him slip or pouring water in his ear to wake him up. Janet also shares how her involvement in Al-Anon helped her find peace and support, allowing her to better handle the chaos at home. Through her story, you'll hear about the power of community, the importance of support groups, and the resilience required to face life's challenges head-on.
Janet's journey is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the healing that comes from sharing one's story. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Janet's candid reflections offer hope and inspiration.