Chris S. on Embracing Help and Finding a Higher Power
Episode Overview
Accepting help can lead to gradual improvements in life. Service work is a key component of recovery. Finding a higher power can provide strength and guidance. Maintaining sanity is crucial for long-term sobriety. 'How it Works' is a common reading in AA meetings.
Alcohol took my dignity, my self-respect, my morals, my ethics. I was a shell of myself when I walked into that meeting room.
This episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast features Chris S. from Gardner, Massachusetts, who shares his journey of recovery and the profound changes he experienced after accepting help. Chris opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and how his life gradually improved as he embraced the 12-step program and found a higher power. His story is both touching and inspiring, highlighting the importance of community and service in the recovery process.
Chris talks about his work with other members at detox and treatment centres, and the meaningful conversations that happen during car rides to and from these centres. The episode also includes a discussion on the significance of maintaining sanity and an Ask It Basket question about reading 'How it Works' in meetings. The hosts, Olis and Sam, bring their usual blend of humour and warmth, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement on their sobriety journey.