AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Why We Help Each Other
Topic: Why We Help Each Other
Topic: Why We Help Each Other
Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Glenn F shares his journey of recovery and the importance of mutual support in AA. Discover why helping each other is key to sobriety.
56 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Supportive
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Recovery with AA
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Why Helping Each Other Matters: Glenn F's Journey
Episode Overview
- The importance of having a sobriety date and a sponsor.
- How faith and the 12 steps contribute to ongoing sobriety.
- The role of mutual support in recovery.
- Personal anecdotes about overcoming childhood struggles.
- Practical advice for anyone seeking recovery.
Helping each other is not just about support, but about finding strength and hope in shared experiences
In this episode of Sober Cast, Glenn F takes the mic to share his heartfelt journey on 'Why We Help Each Other'. Recorded at the Magical Mystery Tour zoom meeting in September 2021, Glenn opens up about his personal struggles and the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety.
With a mix of humour and raw honesty, he reflects on his past, including his childhood experiences and the challenges he faced growing up in an environment marred by substance abuse and violence. Glenn's anecdotes about seeking approval from his father and the chaotic life he led provide a vivid backdrop to his story of recovery. Glenn also highlights the importance of having a sobriety date, a sponsor, and being part of a supportive community.
He credits the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and his faith in God for his ongoing sobriety. His message is clear: helping each other is not just about support, but about finding strength and hope in shared experiences. He emphasises that anyone can turn their life around with the right tools and support. This episode is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of community and mutual aid.
Glenn's story is not just about his journey, but a testament to the collective strength found in AA meetings. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Glenn's words offer hope and practical advice. Tune in to hear his inspiring tale and understand why helping each other is at the core of the AA philosophy. Feeling inspired? Take a moment to listen to Glenn's story and reflect on how you can be part of this supportive community.