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vol 198. 5/10/2017 (Amanda E.)
vol 198. 5/10/2017 (Amanda E.)
vol 198. 5/10/2017 (Amanda E.)
Thursday 22nd February 2024
Amanda E. shares her powerful story of battling alcohol addiction, finding recovery through AA, and the pivotal moments that changed her life.
52 minutes
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Raw
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Get the buttons here!Amanda E.: A Journey from Relapse to Redemption
Episode Overview
- Amanda's first encounter with AA at 17
- The impact of growing up in an alcoholic household
- Multiple relapses before achieving lasting sobriety
- The role of AA and a sponsor in her recovery
- A pivotal moment involving her son that led to seeking help
I know that if you work the steps you can get through anything
Amanda E. takes centre stage in this episode of the Keep Coming Back Podcast, sharing her rollercoaster journey with alcohol and her eventual path to sobriety. Introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) at just 17 due to a court order, Amanda's story is one of repeated relapses, family struggles, and ultimate redemption. She paints a vivid picture of her early life, growing up in an alcoholic household and following a similar destructive path despite her best intentions to avoid it.
Her first drink at a seventh-grade party set off a chain of events that included multiple DUIs, stints in psych wards, and losing custody of her child. Yet, amidst the chaos, Amanda found moments of clarity that pushed her towards recovery. Amanda’s turning point came when she saw her son waiting outside school with a melting popsicle.
That image spurred her to seek help once again, leading her to a sober living facility and a committed journey through AA's 12-step programme. She candidly discusses the support she received from fellow AA members and the importance of having a sponsor who guided her through the steps. Amanda also touches on the heartache of losing her mother to untreated alcoholism and how the community in AA helped her cope with that loss.
Amanda's story is raw and unfiltered, filled with both heart-wrenching and heartwarming moments. She emphasises that sobriety is an ongoing process, one that requires constant effort and support from others. Her message is clear: if she can get sober and stay sober, anyone can. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and proof that recovery is possible, no matter how many times you've fallen. Are you or someone you know struggling with alcohol addiction?
Amanda's journey might be the spark of hope needed to take that first step towards recovery.