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Joe Hawk Salvation Army Week 6
Joe Hawk Salvation Army Week 6
Joe Hawk Salvation Army Week 6
Sunday 14th March 2021
Join Joe Hawk as he discusses his recovery journey through the first eight steps of AA, focusing on honesty, powerlessness, and making amends.
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Get the buttons here!Joe Hawk's Week 6 at Salvation Army: Embracing Recovery and Making Amends
I am at peace most of the time and when I'm not, I have something to get out of it that works better than alcohol and drugs ever did...
Picture yourself in Santa Monica, 1987. Joe Hawk is six weeks into his transformative journey at the Salvation Army, and he’s ready to share some hard-earned wisdom. In this episode of 'Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers', Joe opens up about navigating the first eight steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the profound impact they’ve had on his life. He doesn’t shy away from discussing his battles with addiction, nor the emotional and mental struggles that came with it.
Instead, Joe dives deep into the importance of honesty and recognizing one’s powerlessness over alcohol. By identifying as an alcoholic, he found a way to start looking at the positive side of life. Joe’s story isn’t just about personal recovery; it’s also about making amends and contributing to the community. He talks candidly about how surrendering to a higher power and committing to change brought him peace.
This episode is packed with relatable moments and practical advice for anyone on their own path to sobriety. Whether you’re just starting out or have been on this journey for a while, Joe’s experiences offer a beacon of hope and a reminder that change is possible.