Howard L.
Howard L.
Teska M. – Sober 4 Years
Teska M. – Sober 4 Years
Teska M. – Sober 4 Years
Thursday 29th April 2021
Hear Teska's journey from a lawyer battling alcoholism to finding sobriety through AA on 'AA Recovery Interviews'.
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Get the buttons here!Teska M.: From Courtrooms to Clarity - A Journey of Sobriety
I think the work gave me- you know the work- was so much of my identity at the time, I had so much ego tied up in it and it was my purpose, just as school had been my purpose and the meaning of my life at that time.
Imagine growing up in a household where your father spikes your soda with whiskey. That was the reality for Teska M., the daughter of a Louisiana bar owner. Despite this, she managed to live most of her life as a social drinker, balancing her career as a successful lawyer with occasional weekend binges. But retirement brought unexpected challenges. With work no longer filling her days, alcohol crept into her life with a vengeance.
In this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, Howard L. chats with Teska about her unique path to sobriety. Teska opens up about how her identity was deeply tied to her work, and how retirement left a void that alcohol quickly filled. She shares candidly about her struggle with workaholism and how it masked her deeper issues with drinking. Finding Alcoholics Anonymous in her early 60s, Teska began to transform her life.
She discusses the pivotal role AA played in helping her regain control and find a new sense of purpose. The interview delves into the importance of support and service within the AA community, which Teska credits as crucial elements in her journey to sobriety. Teska's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to seek help and change your life.
Her journey from the courtroom to a life of clarity and sobriety is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope to anyone struggling with similar issues. Tune in to hear Teska's reflections on her past, her recovery, and the enriching life she leads today.