The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 109 Susan
Owl 109 Susan
Owl 109 Susan
Wednesday 1st September 2021
Susan recounts her journey from teenage alcoholism to over 30 years of sobriety with AA's support on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast.
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53 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Susan's Path to Sobriety: A Tale of Hope and Resilience
I didn't understand why I saw so many people in the rooms and heard people in the rooms who made sense to me in a way that I really did want what they had, and I could not put a finger on what was different.
Imagine starting a drinking habit at just 13 years old. That was Susan's reality, and it led her down a path of daily drinking for eight years. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, hosts Don and Sam sit down with Susan to hear her compelling story of struggle and triumph. Susan recounts how she began trying to get sober in 1986, making desperate calls to alcohol help lines.
One particular conversation sparked a glimmer of hope that she clung to tightly. Despite keeping her drinking life hidden from her mother, she eventually opened up about her problem, marking the beginning of her journey to recovery. Susan’s sobriety date is May 7, 1988, and she has been an active member of the 'Down & Dirty' homegroup in Greensboro, NC ever since. Throughout the episode, Susan emphasizes the critical role that Alcoholics Anonymous played in her recovery.
She talks about the importance of finding a supportive community and working through the 12 steps. Her story also touches on dealing with grief and trauma while maintaining sobriety, offering valuable insights for anyone facing similar challenges. As always, Don and Sam bring their signature blend of warmth and candidness to the conversation, making this episode both engaging and deeply moving. Stick around until the end for some exciting news from the hosts!