Judith R.'s Journey: From Chaos to Clarity
Episode Overview
Having a sponsor is crucial for guidance and accountability. A supportive home group can make a significant difference in recovery. Working the 12 steps leads to profound personal transformation. True happiness comes from internal peace rather than external achievements. Daily commitment to sobriety is essential for long-term success.
I'm the type of alcoholic who is willing to go to any lengths to get what I want.
Judith Roberts from Bismarck, North Dakota, shares her incredible journey in this episode of Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers. With a sobriety date of January 19, 2009, Judith reflects on her path to recovery and the pivotal role her sponsor and home group, the Three Legacies Group, played in her life.
Her story is one of transformation from a high-powered attorney with a secret life of addiction to a person who has found peace, freedom, and genuine happiness through the AA program. Judith candidly discusses her struggles with always seeking external validation and how alcohol became her master. She recounts her first drink at 28 and the profound impact it had on her, leading to a life of secret drinking and eventual daily dependence.
Despite achieving societal success, Judith's internal turmoil led her to a breaking point. Her turning point came when a friend in AA reached out, showing her the possibility of a better life. Judith's experience highlights the importance of working the steps, having a sponsor, and being part of a supportive community. Her message is clear: true happiness comes from within and is nurtured by daily commitment to recovery.
Judith's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope to anyone struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear her powerful testimony and discover the strength found in vulnerability.