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The Family Afterward w/ Moira
The Family Afterward w/ Moira
The Family Afterward w/ Moira
Monday 29th January 2024
Ted, Jane, and Moira discuss early sobriety, family impact, and the transformative power of the 12-step program in this episode of A Podcast Greater Than Yourself.
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Get the buttons here!Family Dynamics in Recovery: Moira's Take on 'The Family Afterward'
Episode Overview
- Moira shares her personal experiences with 'The Family Afterward' chapter
- Insights into the challenges of early sobriety and impact on families
- Exploration of 'working daddy' and 'spiritual daddy' in early recovery
- Discussion on self-pity and cultish tendencies within the AA community
- Reflections on the transformative power of the 12-step program in recovery
I love this chapter because I heard all kinds of ideas as to how I should be with my daughter and be with my family. But I kept coming back to the book, the text of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I would look for it like, but is that what it says in here to do? And so I see it on both sides, as the child of an alcoholic and as the recovering and then finally recovered alcoholic.
What happens to family relationships when someone decides to get sober? In this episode of 'A Podcast Greater Than Yourself', hosts Ted C and Jane sit down with their friend Moira to unravel the complexities of the chapter 'The Family Afterward' from the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Moira, a recovered member of AA, brings her personal journey into the spotlight, sharing how early sobriety impacted her family life and vice versa.
The trio dives deep into the hurdles faced during early recovery, discussing how alcoholism affects family dynamics and the pivotal role of the 12-step program in healing these relationships. They touch on intriguing concepts like 'working daddy' and 'spiritual daddy', exploring their relevance in the recovery process. Self-pity and its pitfalls also come under scrutiny, along with a candid look at some of the more cult-like tendencies within the AA community.
Moira's honest reflections offer a refreshing perspective, making this episode a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one through their recovery journey.