Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen
Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen
Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Eileen shares her journey with Step 1 of AA, discussing powerlessness over alcohol and finding sobriety through acceptance and support.
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Episode Overview
- Acceptance is crucial for beginning recovery.
- Denial and misconceptions can hinder sobriety.
- Fully committing to AA steps is essential.
- Support from meetings and sponsors is invaluable.
- Humour can lighten the journey of recovery.
Once I start, I can't stop. That was half of the equation of what made me an alcoholic.
In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, Eileen shares her heartfelt journey with Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous, admitting she was powerless over alcohol and that her life had become unmanageable. Eileen's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance and the beginning of recovery. She candidly talks about her early struggles with alcohol, starting from a young age, and how it affected her education, relationships, and family life.
Eileen's experience highlights the common pitfalls many face, such as denial and the misconception that sobriety can be achieved without fully committing to the steps of AA. Her turning point came when she finally conceded to herself that she was an alcoholic and sought help. The episode also features Meeting Shrapnel, where Shank and Wayne discuss popular AA sayings like "Don't count the days, make the days count" and "In times of trouble, don't take a nip, take a nap".
They provide their humorous takes on these phrases, adding a light-hearted touch to the serious topic of recovery. Eileen's reflections on her journey, the importance of working the steps, and the support she found in AA meetings make this episode both relatable and inspiring for anyone on their path to sobriety. Tune in to hear Eileen's story and gain insights into the power of acceptance and the first step towards recovery.