The Point San Francisco
The Point San Francisco
Lavender Dragon
Lavender Dragon
Lavender Dragon
Monday 1st January 2024
Bernadette S. shares her journey from addiction to sobriety, sparked by a chance meeting at the Lavender Dragon Bookstore.
6 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Bernadette shares her journey from a turbulent childhood to finding sobriety and self-acceptance
- Discover how a chance encounter at the Lavender Dragon Bookstore became a turning point in Bernadette's life
- Witness Bernadette's resilience and transformative journey towards healing and belonging
- Explore the power of community and self-discovery in overcoming adversity and addiction
- Gain insights into the importance of embracing sobriety, personal growth, and finding a sense of belonging
I have now been sober for 19 years and have grown up so much. I have an incredible sponsor I talk to regularly. I have worked the steps many times over and recently joined Al-Anon to overcome my codependent tendencies. I have lived in SF for about four years. In that time, I have committed to some great meetings and have a wonderful community of people around me I can count on. That's the beautiful thing about being in San Francisco. I can be my sober, fat, beautiful, queer self and still feel like I belong.
Ever found hope in the most unexpected places? In this episode of 'The Point San Francisco', Bernadette S. shares her poignant journey from a turbulent childhood to finding sobriety and self-acceptance. Growing up in a home shadowed by her parents' addictions, Bernadette sought refuge in her grandparents' love. However, she soon turned to alcohol and drugs to escape her pain. Her life took a turn when she stumbled upon the Lavender Dragon Bookstore.
It was here that she met her ex-girlfriend, Bernice, who introduced her to AA meetings. This chance encounter became a beacon of hope, guiding Bernadette towards recovery. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of community. Join Bernadette as she recounts her path to overcoming adversity and finding a sense of belonging in San Francisco.