Chris W

Sober Talk SA

Chris W

  • Sober Talk SA - Paula

Sober Talk SA - Paula

Thursday 27th July 2023

Listen to Paula's inspiring journey through 33 years of alcohol addiction and discover the support and hope she found in Alcoholics Anonymous.
19 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Informative
Empowering

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Sober Talk SA
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Chris W
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Paula's Path to Sobriety: Finding Strength in AA

Episode Overview

  • Paula shares her journey to sobriety and the challenges she faced
  • The support and fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous play a crucial role in Paula's recovery
  • Paula's reflections on her life before and after seeking help from AA
  • The power of finding a community that understands and supports individuals in their journey to sobriety
  • Details of local AA meetings for individuals seeking support
AA has given me a new life. I'm not that person I was when I was drinking. I found my tribe, people like me, with the disease that sets in the mind, and I feel relieved and grateful that I'm an alcoholic and know what's wrong with me.
Paula's story is one that many will find relatable and inspiring. In this episode of Sober Talk SA, Paula takes listeners through her 33-year battle with alcohol addiction, sharing the highs and lows that marked her journey. From the outset, Chris W. sets a compassionate tone, reminding everyone of Alcoholics Anonymous' mission to help people achieve and maintain sobriety.
Paula begins by talking about her sobriety date and her home group, underscoring the importance of finding a community that supports you. She candidly recounts how alcohol took over her life, leading to feelings of fear, anxiety, and disconnection. Her raw honesty paints a vivid picture of the toll addiction can take on one's sense of self and relationships.
As Paula continues her story, she expresses deep gratitude for AA, which she credits with giving her a new lease on life. She describes the shift from feeling isolated and misunderstood to finding a 'tribe' within AA that offered her relief and support. The episode wraps up with information on local AA meetings, providing a valuable resource for anyone seeking help. Paula's journey is a powerful reminder that hope and support are always within reach.
Her resilience and strength serve as an inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction.