AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Multiple Speakers: Daryl (8 Months) then Rebecca (9 Years)
Multiple Speakers: Daryl (8 Months) then Rebecca (9 Years)
Multiple Speakers: Daryl (8 Months) then Rebecca (9 Years)
Saturday 7th September 2024
Daryl and Rebecca share their powerful stories of overcoming addiction and finding hope at an AA meeting. A must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration.
51 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Daryl and Rebecca: Journeys from Struggle to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Daryl shares his experience of staying sober during his first year.
- Rebecca recounts her challenging childhood and early struggles with alcohol.
- Both speakers highlight the importance of community support in AA.
- Rebecca discusses her spiritual awakening and perspective shifts.
- The episode underscores the transformative power of helping others.
When I live this program, like oriented towards helping other people, I get the change.
In this episode of Sober Cast, you'll hear the compelling stories of Daryl and Rebecca as they share their journeys to sobriety at the North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting. Daryl kicks things off with an honest and heartfelt 10-minute talk about his struggles during his first year of sobriety. His candid reflections on dealing with fear, the importance of daily goals, and the transformative power of service set the stage for a deeply moving session.
He touches on the challenges of relapses and how a shift in attitude towards helping others has been crucial in his recovery journey. Rebecca then takes the spotlight, offering a raw and vivid recounting of her life from childhood through to nine years of sobriety. Growing up in a turbulent environment, Rebecca's story is one of resilience and transformation. She paints a picture of her early years filled with chaos and self-reliance, leading to a life marred by addiction.
Her narrative is peppered with anecdotes that highlight the highs and lows of her journey, from her first drink to the eventual realisation that she needed help. Rebecca’s story takes a turn as she finds herself at her first AA meeting, feeling out of place but determined to change. Her candid account of how she navigated her way through early sobriety, the support she received from fellow AA members, and her eventual spiritual awakening is both inspiring and relatable.
Rebecca emphasises the importance of perspective shifts and how viewing her life through a new lens helped her build a stable, fulfilling life. This episode is a testament to the power of community and the profound changes that can come from sharing our struggles and triumphs. If you're looking for a dose of hope and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.