ACA Tuesday Zoombox
ACA Tuesday Zoombox
Using the Phone—the tool of reaching out
Using the Phone—the tool of reaching out
Using the Phone—the tool of reaching out
Wednesday 31st July 2024
Harley shares their recovery journey, emphasising the importance of reaching out for help and the transformative power of community in ACA.
13 minutes
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Get the buttons here!The Power of Reaching Out: Harley's Journey
Episode Overview
- Reaching out for help is crucial in recovery.
- Childhood trauma can deeply impact adult life.
- Community support is essential for healing.
- ACA's peer-to-peer sponsorship fosters mutual growth.
- Overcoming self-reliance is a key step in recovery.
Picking up the 1,000-pound telephone and talking to someone.
Harley shares their heartfelt journey of recovery in this episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox. The focus is on the power of picking up the phone and reaching out for help, a tool that many adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families find challenging. Harley opens up about their experiences growing up in a subtly abusive environment and how these traumas have influenced their adult life.
The episode is a raw and honest reflection on the struggles and triumphs of maintaining sobriety and mental health amidst life's chaos. Harley recounts how they navigated early recovery, the importance of in-person meetings, and the difficulty of making that first call to seek support. They also delve into the challenges faced as a new parent, highlighting how easy it is to slip back into old habits of self-reliance and control.
Through heartfelt anecdotes, Harley illustrates the importance of community and support, sharing how reaching out to their therapist and fellow ACA members has been crucial in their journey. The episode underscores the significance of the 'fellow traveler' method in ACA sponsorship, promoting a peer-to-peer support system that fosters mutual growth and understanding. Harley's story is a testament to the transformative power of connection and the courage it takes to ask for help.
Tune in to hear an inspiring tale of resilience and the healing power of community.