Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
The Family Afterward with Heather P.
The Family Afterward with Heather P.
The Family Afterward with Heather P.
Tuesday 10th September 2024
Heather P. shares her 20-year sobriety journey, discussing spiritual growth, family dynamics, and AA wisdom in this heartfelt episode of Alcoholics Alive!
50 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Heather P. shares her experience with relapse and finding her way back to AA.
- The importance of spiritual growth in maintaining sobriety.
- How to rebuild family relationships while living sober.
- Insightful and humorous AA sayings that keep members grounded.
- The transformative power of community support in AA.
I can't think my way into good living; I have to live my way into good thinking
In this engaging episode of Alcoholics Alive!, Heather P. from Santa Fe, New Mexico, shares her inspiring journey through the chapter 'The Family Afterward' from the book Alcoholics Anonymous. With 20 years of sobriety under her belt, Heather's candid reflections and humorous anecdotes bring to life the challenges and triumphs of living an alcohol-free life.
You'll hear about her early struggles, including a relapse just hours after completing a 30-day program, and how she eventually found her way back to AA at the age of 36. Heather discusses the importance of spiritual growth and how it helped her rebuild relationships with her family, even when they weren't on the same spiritual path. Shank and Wayne, the hosts, contribute their own experiences and insights, making for a rich and relatable discussion.
They explore themes like the significance of 'meeting shrapnel' - those bits of wisdom picked up in meetings - and the humorous yet profound sayings that keep them grounded. Heather's story is a testament to the power of community and the transformative effect of AA's teachings. If you're looking for a mix of heartfelt storytelling and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to find out why 'This AA thing is more than alright' and how you can live your way into good thinking.