Preacher
Preacher
Speaker Meeting 3-4-2021
Speaker Meeting 3-4-2021
Speaker Meeting 3-4-2021
Saturday 6th March 2021
Join Carrie and Andrew as they share their journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing support systems and spirituality on Bikers Speak on Recovery.
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61 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Carrie and Andrew: From Addiction's Grip to a Life Reclaimed
If there's anything that I can say to anybody who's listening, if your life is completely unmanageable, if you have nowhere to turn, there is always an aa meeting, an na meeting, and all you have to do is go online and you can find it and you can get what I've got.
Picture growing up in Long Beach, California, where drugs are as common as sunshine. For Carrie and Andrew, this was their reality. In this episode of 'Bikers Speak on Recovery', they take you on a raw and riveting journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of recovery. Carrie’s story starts with buying acid by the sheet and selling it in junior high, while Andrew recalls a friend introducing him to heroin.
Their paths spiraled into homelessness and legal troubles, painting a grim picture of life under addiction’s control. But this isn’t where their stories end. Through the supportive arms of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), they found a lifeline. Carrie and Andrew share how fellowship and sponsorship were crucial in their sobriety journey. Initially skeptical about spirituality, both found it to be a cornerstone in their recovery.
Andrew discovered his higher power through the 12 steps, while Carrie’s sponsor helped her reconnect with her faith. Relationships also play a pivotal role in their narratives. Carrie opens up about how her addiction strained her marriage but was ultimately saved by her decision to get clean. Andrew talks about surrounding himself with spiritually fit individuals who helped him build healthier relationships. Their stories aren’t just about overcoming addiction; they’re about finding hope and transformation.
They urge anyone struggling to seek help through AA and NA meetings, emphasizing that support is always available online. Carrie poignantly states, 'if your life is completely unmanageable, if you have nowhere to turn, there is always an AA meeting, an NA meeting, and all you have to do is go online and you can find it and you can get what I've got'.
This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of change. Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that recovery is possible and hope is always within reach.