Howard M
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Sharon - Morris County NJ
Sharon - Morris County NJ
Sharon - Morris County NJ
Sunday 4th August 2019
Join Sharon as she shares her journey of overcoming alcoholism through faith, mentorship, and emotional sobriety in 'Seasons of Sobriety'.
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Howard M
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Sharon's Story: Faith, Books, and Emotional Sobriety
The whole program and certainly the step and sponsoring and trying to mentor and give my experience, strength of hope to and hope to others. So hopefully you know something I say or do: help someone else.
Sharon, hailing from Morris County, New Jersey, has been on a remarkable journey of sobriety since June 30, 2005. In this episode of 'Seasons of Sobriety', she opens up about her path to overcoming alcoholism, the role of faith in her life, and the emotional sobriety she's cultivated along the way. Sharon discusses how the book 'Drop the Rock' provided her with crucial insights later in her recovery journey, helping her navigate the complexities of staying sober.
She describes AA as a comforting cocoon of faith, which she complements with her Roman Catholic beliefs, providing her with a steady source of solace and strength. For Sharon, the 12-step program isn't just about personal recovery; it's about reaching out and helping others. She shares how mentorship and sponsorship have been pivotal in her journey, allowing her to connect with others on various emotional levels and life stages. Literature has also played a significant role in Sharon's recovery.
She mentions books like 'Lit' by Mary Karr and 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens as sources of inspiration and comfort. Gratitude, she says, has been a cornerstone of her sobriety, helping her maintain emotional balance and contentment. Sharon also touches on the challenges of making amends and the importance of perpetual progress in recovery. She candidly discusses her struggles with insecurity and how she continues to work through them.
The episode also highlights the Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, which Sharon finds invaluable for connecting with others at different emotional stages. Sharon's story is a powerful reminder that sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about finding emotional balance and support through faith, mentorship, and continuous personal growth. Her journey offers hope and inspiration to anyone on the path to recovery.