Robert McClellan
Robert McClellan
Sober Pride
Sober Pride
Sober Pride
Sunday 13th June 2021
Robert McClellan reflects on LGBTQ+ discrimination in AA, advocating for inclusivity and acceptance in recovery spaces on the Real Sobriety Podcast.
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Robert McClellan
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Get the buttons here!Sober Pride: Embracing Inclusivity in Recovery
As people with long-term sobriety, it is our duty to make people of all genders, ethnicities and lifestyles welcome at our meetings, and if we witness bigotry and judgment from anyone, it is our responsibility to push back and call it out right.
Imagine walking into a room seeking help, only to feel unwelcome because of who you are. In this episode of the 'Real Sobriety Podcast', Robert McClellan takes a heartfelt look at the struggles LGBTQ+ individuals have faced in recovery spaces like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). With his signature mix of humor and candid storytelling, Robert shares his own experiences from the late '80s, a time when openly gay members were scarce and discrimination was rampant.
He paints a vivid picture of AA groups that were often exclusionary, where being anything other than a straight white male could mean you weren’t truly welcome. Robert recounts how even getting a gay and lesbian group listed in meeting schedules was a battle against the intergroup hierarchy. He reflects on his own silence in the face of his sponsor's bigotry, excusing it with AA clichés, a silence he now regrets. The episode doesn’t just dwell on past injustices.
Robert emphasizes the progress made and the ongoing need for inclusivity. He passionately calls on those with long-term sobriety to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or lifestyle, feels welcome in recovery meetings. His message is clear: it’s our duty to challenge bigotry and foster an environment of acceptance and love. Wrapping up with a heartfelt wish for a happy Pride Month, Robert reminds us all to love one another.
Tune in to hear more of his inspiring and engaging reflections on 'Real Sobriety Podcast'.