Howard L.
Howard L.
STARS DON’T FALL – 2nd Edition
STARS DON’T FALL – 2nd Edition
STARS DON’T FALL – 2nd Edition
Thursday 10th December 2020
Listen to Felicia G.'s inspiring journey to sobriety on The Big Book Podcast. Discover how AA helped her find her identity and overcome addiction.
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Howard L.
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Sobriety Day by Day
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Felicia G.'s Road to Recovery: Finding Identity and Sobriety
If I had not become an active alcoholic and joined a a, I might never have found my own identity or become a part of anything.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around with the help of AA? Felicia G.'s story, read by Howard L. in this episode of 'The Big Book Podcast', offers a glimpse into her journey to sobriety. Felicia first approached AA in 1943, but it took another year before she got sober. Introduced to Bill W., she was soon connected with Marty M., who became her sponsor and a crucial figure in her recovery.
Together with Pricilla P., they helped Felicia become the sixth woman to achieve sobriety in New York AA. Felicia was a gifted writer and played a pivotal role in launching the AA Grapevine alongside Marty and Pricilla. Despite being labeled a 'high bottom' drunk—someone who hadn't lost everything but was on a downward spiral—Felicia felt her struggles were profound.
Her story was included in the section 'They Stopped in Time' in the second edition of the Big Book, much to her initial disappointment. She believed she had hit rock bottom, a sentiment she shared in a 1967 update to her story. This episode not only highlights Felicia's personal battles with identity and motherhood but also underscores the transformative power of AA.
Felicia's experiences resonate deeply, offering hope and inspiration to anyone grappling with addiction and searching for their true self. Her journey reminds us that recovery is possible and that finding your identity can be a significant part of the process. Tune in to hear Felicia's compelling narrative and see how her collaboration with others in AA helped her carve out a new path in life.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the stories within AA, this episode is a must-listen.