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vol 239. We Do Recover with Alexia
vol 239. We Do Recover with Alexia
vol 239. We Do Recover with Alexia
Thursday 5th December 2024
Alexia shares her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of perseverance and the support of AA.
58 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Compassionate
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Early exposure to alcohol can lead to addiction.
- Working through AA steps provides relief.
- Community support is crucial in recovery.
- Asking for help is important.
- Trusting in a higher power can aid in sobriety.
I wanted to drink and use for a long time in sobriety, and I got some relief and then I kept moving through the steps and more relief.
Alexia's journey through addiction and recovery is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. In this episode of the Keep Coming Back Podcast, she shares her story with raw honesty, detailing a painful childhood and her early encounters with alcohol. By the age of 11, Alexia had already made drinking her mission, and by 17, she was a daily drinker. Her path to sobriety began at 21, but it was far from smooth sailing.
Alexia talks about the struggles she faced even after getting sober, including the ongoing desire to drink and use, and how working through the steps of AA provided her with relief and a sense of belonging. Alexia's tale is one of resilience and hope. She opens up about the abuse she suffered at home, the bullying at school, and the desperate need to escape her pain through alcohol and drugs.
Her story takes listeners through her tumultuous teenage years, her rocky relationships, and the moment she decided to turn her life around. Despite the numerous setbacks, including losing her children to social services, Alexia found strength in the AA community and the support it offered. Her heartfelt storytelling not only highlights the dark times but also shines a light on the possibility of recovery.
Alexia's experience underscores the importance of finding a supportive community and working through the steps to achieve lasting sobriety. She also touches on the significance of asking for help and trusting in a higher power, themes that resonate deeply with anyone struggling with addiction. If you're looking for a story that combines personal struggle with a message of hope, this episode is a must-listen.
Alexia's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of Alcoholics Anonymous. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and continues to find strength in her sobriety.