AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
The Problem is Thinking About the Problem [Season 5, Episode 11]
The Problem is Thinking About the Problem [Season 5, Episode 11]
The Problem is Thinking About the Problem [Season 5, Episode 11]
Monday 11th September 2023
Join Jake B. as he shares his unique sobriety journey in Spain on AA Grapevine's Podcast. Honest conversations on challenges and triumphs in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Jake B. shares his recovery journey and the challenges of sobriety, including struggles with the first step and learning to take suggestions.
- Don and Sam read emails from AA members, fostering gratitude and reflection within the AA community.
- The episode offers honest, open, and insightful conversations, laced with humor and empathy, creating an inspiring and empowering listening experience.
- Listeners gain valuable insights into the importance of rigorous honesty with a sponsor and the transformative power of sobriety.
- The episode provides a platform for AA members to share experiences, strength, and hope, highlighting the resilience and support within the AA community.
My actions are loving towards people, even though I hate people in my head and I'm super judgmental and go on rants about people based on their outward characteristics and where they're from and what they say and the tattoos. Oh, it's terrible. But AA has taught me and I'm a nicer person to give myself credit for. My actions are loving towards people. Then that's sobriety, to not have to act on my thoughts and be the a**hole that I am in my head. In my head, exactly. I get a pause.
Ever thought about what it’s like to start fresh in a new country while battling addiction? In this episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast, Jake B., an American who has relocated to Spain, opens up about his unique path to sobriety. Jake dives into the hurdles he faced when attending AA meetings in a foreign land and the struggles he encountered with the first step of the program.
His story highlights the significance of taking suggestions seriously and maintaining rigorous honesty with his sponsor. It's a raw and real account that many can relate to, especially those who find themselves in unfamiliar territory while trying to stay sober. But that's not all. Hosts Don and Sam also share emails from listeners Wayne, Sam, Monica, Vivian, and Wake.
These letters add another layer of connection and community to the episode, reminding us all that we're not alone in our struggles or our victories. The blend of personal anecdotes and shared wisdom makes this episode a must-listen for anyone on their recovery journey or supporting someone who is. The conversations are candid and often sprinkled with humor, making heavy topics a bit lighter to digest.
This episode doesn’t just focus on the challenges but also celebrates the small victories that come with each step toward sobriety. Whether you’re new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, Jake’s experiences and the listener feedback provide valuable insights and a sense of camaraderie. Tune in to hear Jake’s compelling story and feel the warmth of a community that understands and supports each other through every twist and turn of the recovery process.