Howard L.
Howard L.
Kesenija P. – Sober Since February 1992 (Encore Episode)
Kesenija P. – Sober Since February 1992 (Encore Episode)
Kesenija P. – Sober Since February 1992 (Encore Episode)
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Kesenija P.'s journey from alcoholism to sobriety amidst Croatia's War of Independence. Her dedication to AA service work is truly inspiring.
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Episode Overview
- Kesenija got sober in 1992 amidst Croatia's War of Independence.
- She translated the Big Book and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions into Croatian.
- Her service work involved travelling across Croatia to support new AA groups.
- She overcame abusive relationships and tough marriages.
- Her commitment to AA has kept her sober for over 30 years.
I thought with alcohol, I was brave, I was talented, I was smart. That was my problem.
Imagine trying to get sober in a country without AA meetings or the Big Book. That's what faced Kesenija P. when she embarked on her sobriety journey in 1992, amidst Croatia's War of Independence. In this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, Kesenija shares her incredible story of overcoming addiction in a Soviet country that largely ignored alcoholism.
Raised in a culture where drinking was part of the social fabric, she started early and quickly found herself in abusive relationships and tough marriages. Despite these challenges, Kesenija carved out a successful career as a singer and actress before alcohol took its toll. Her bottom led her to AA, where she found reliable sobriety and began a mission to help others. Kesenija's service work is nothing short of inspiring.
She actively lobbied for and volunteered to translate the Big Book and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions into Croatian, providing essential tools for fledgling AA groups. Her dedication didn't stop there—she travelled across Croatia to establish and support new AA groups, guiding many to sobriety. Her story is a testament to the power of service work in maintaining sobriety and helping others.
Kesenija's journey is filled with highs and lows, but her unwavering commitment to AA has kept her sober, humble, and grateful. Tune in to hear how she transformed her life and the lives of many others through her dedication to the AA program.