Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Tradition 10 with Courtney S
Tradition 10 with Courtney S
Tradition 10 with Courtney S
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Courtney S. shares her journey through sobriety and insights on Tradition 10 in this engaging episode of 'Alcoholics Alive!'
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Get the buttons here!Courtney S. Discusses Tradition 10 and Personal Sobriety Journey
Episode Overview
- Courtney shares her personal journey to sobriety, including challenges and milestones.
- Tradition 10 focuses on keeping AA neutral on outside issues to avoid public controversy.
- Practical advice for applying Tradition 10 in personal life, like avoiding debates at family gatherings.
- Humorous sayings and 'meeting shrapnel' commonly heard in AA meetings.
- The importance of tough love and support systems in recovery.
My dad cut me off completely and said, don't call me unless you really want to get sober.
Courtney S. joins Shank and Wayne on 'Alcoholics Alive!' to share her journey through sobriety and her experiences with Tradition 10 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Courtney's story is a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, from getting a DUI at the University of Alabama to finding sobriety in 2013. Her dad's tough love played a crucial role in her path to recovery, cutting her off until she was ready to truly commit to getting sober.
Courtney's tale is filled with relatable struggles, including her initial resistance to giving up alcohol entirely and her humorous yet poignant reflections on her journey. The episode dives into Tradition 10, which states that Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues, ensuring the organisation stays out of public controversy. Courtney candidly discusses how this tradition applies not only within AA but also in her personal life.
From avoiding heated debates at Thanksgiving dinners to navigating tricky conversations about politics and religion, she offers practical advice for keeping the peace. The hosts also touch on some of the quirky sayings and 'meeting shrapnel' often heard in AA meetings, like 'I have a sponsor who has a sponsor' and 'Do a fourth or you'll drink a fifth'. These phrases add a touch of humour and familiarity for those in the AA community.
If you're curious about how Tradition 10 can help maintain harmony in both AA and everyday life, or if you simply enjoy hearing real stories of recovery peppered with humour and honesty, this episode is a must-listen.