Howard L.
Howard L.
Lisa F. – Sober 19 Years
Lisa F. – Sober 19 Years
Lisa F. – Sober 19 Years
Wednesday 1st May 2024
Lisa F. shares her 19-year sobriety journey, moving to Sicily, and building an English-speaking AA community. A must-listen for those seeking inspiration.
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Get the buttons here!Overcoming Adversity: Lisa F.'s 19-Year Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
- Moving to a new country can challenge your sobriety.
- Face-to-face AA meetings are crucial for many.
- Building a community can help maintain sobriety.
- Sponsorship plays a key role in recovery.
- Service work enriches both personal and communal growth.
I moved here during the pandemic to request dual citizenship and found myself starting AA meetings in Sicily.
In this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, host Howard L. sits down with Lisa F., who has been sober for an impressive 19 years. Lisa's journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Imagine moving to a new country where you don't speak the language, and the nearest English-speaking AA meetings are over an hour away. That's exactly what Lisa faced when she relocated from the U.S. to Sicily in 2020.
Having been sober for nearly 15 years at that point, she found herself cut off from the daily meetings and in-person fellowship she had relied on in New York City. Though Zoom meetings were an option, Lisa knew that face-to-face interactions were crucial for her continued sobriety. Lisa shares how she overcame these challenges by building a robust English-speaking AA community in Sicily. Her story isn't just about staying sober; it's about thriving despite obstacles.
She recounts her initial relapse after her first attempt at sobriety and how she turned her life around with the help of a dedicated sponsor and a rigorous AA program. Her experience is both a cautionary tale and an inspiring narrative of recovery and service. Listeners will find Lisa's story particularly compelling as it highlights the importance of community and face-to-face interaction in maintaining sobriety.
She talks about the joy of starting new meetings and connecting with fellow AA members in a foreign land. Her journey underscores the futility of thinking one can stay sober without active participation in AA. So, if you're looking for an inspiring story of overcoming adversity and finding strength in community, this episode with Lisa F. is a must-listen. You'll walk away with valuable insights and perhaps a renewed sense of hope for your own journey.