Karen L. and Beeper Mike: Courage, Community, and Sobriety
We are never alone when we participate in Alcoholics Anonymous.
What happens when two people from different walks of life find common ground in their fight against alcoholism? In this episode of the 'Keep Coming Back Podcast', Karen L. and Beeper Mike open up about their unique paths to sobriety. Karen, who took on a motherly role for her siblings at a young age, discovered her alcoholism through AA. She talks about how honesty, making amends, and rigorous self-reflection became pillars of her recovery.
Mike, a former bartender, shares how his job led him down the path of addiction but eventually guided him to AA. His journey highlights the importance of service and giving back to the community. Both Karen and Mike discuss the challenges they faced with public speaking in AA and how the support from their peers helped them overcome these fears.
Their stories are filled with moments of vulnerability and strength, reminding us that no one is alone in their journey to recovery. Tune in to hear how acceptance, forgiveness, and community support have played crucial roles in their sobriety.