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Mark T. Medicine Hat, Alberta 4/24/2024
Mark T. Medicine Hat, Alberta 4/24/2024
Mark T. Medicine Hat, Alberta 4/24/2024
Thursday 6th June 2024
Mark T. shares his powerful journey from chronic relapser to recovered alcoholic, highlighting the transformative power of AA and community support.
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Episode Overview
- Mark T. shares his journey from chronic relapser to recovered alcoholic.
- Highlights the importance of sponsorship and community support.
- Discusses the impact of Zoom meetings during COVID.
- Emphasises working all parts of the AA program for successful recovery.
- Reflects on the global reach and adaptability of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Alcohol made me feel better until it quit working.
Mark T. from Medicine Hat, Alberta, shares his powerful journey in this episode of Mad Dog Recovery AA Speakers. With a sobriety date of September 6, 2013, Mark opens up about his tumultuous path to recovery, marked by seven years of chronic relapsing. He credits his sponsor, Chris R., and the support from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for his transformation. Mark's honesty about feeling like a fraud when asked to speak is both relatable and inspiring.
He recounts his experiences with Zoom meetings during COVID and his recent five-month stay in Thailand, highlighting the global reach and adaptability of AA. Mark delves into the distinction between hard drinkers and real alcoholics, sharing his resentment towards those who seemed to have an easier time in AA. He reflects on the importance of working all three parts of the AA program: unity, recovery, and service.
Mark's story is filled with raw moments, including his struggles with mental health diagnoses and the life-changing impact of understanding the 'secret handshake' of AA – the mental obsession with alcohol. Throughout the episode, Mark emphasises the significance of the Big Book and the 12 Steps in saving millions of lives. He shares personal anecdotes about spending thousands on various treatments before finding solace in AA's teachings.
Mark's journey is a testament to the power of community and the profound changes that come from embracing AA's principles. By the end of the episode, you'll feel inspired by Mark's resilience and dedication to helping others on their path to sobriety. His story is a reminder that recovery is possible, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Don't miss this heartfelt and motivating episode that offers hope and practical insights for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction.