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Young People talking about being young in recovery and YPAA conventions
Young People talking about being young in recovery and YPAA conventions
Young People talking about being young in recovery and YPAA conventions
Tuesday 25th October 2022
Young AA members discuss their recovery journeys and YPAA conventions, highlighting the importance of fellowship, sponsorship, and spirituality.
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Get the buttons here!Youth in Recovery: Insights from AA's Young Members and YPAA Conventions
It's something that I'm really taking care every day, day by day, like a small plant in your garden. There was one time where just something didn't go my way and I really wanted to kill myself, and I was so like wanting to find it, and it was something. And I'm just so grateful that every day I'm so willing to just come back and be like, please god like even in moments where, like, I feel like I'm getting a little bit like crazy again and just not wanting to control everything, when I can just let that control go and just be: just be.
What does recovery look like for young people in Alcoholics Anonymous? In this episode, members from Finland, Italy, England, and the USA share their unique journeys of overcoming alcohol addiction. Recorded at the ITALYPAA convention in Bologna, these young voices shed light on the challenges and triumphs of staying sober at a young age. They talk about the significance of YPAA (Young People in AA) conventions, where they find camaraderie, support, and a sense of belonging that’s crucial for recovery.
One guest likens their daily commitment to sobriety to tending a garden, saying, 'It's something that I'm really taking care of every day, like a small plant in your garden.' This metaphor beautifully captures the ongoing effort and nurturing required to maintain sobriety. The episode also dives into the importance of fellowship and sponsorship within AA, emphasizing how these relationships provide a lifeline and a sense of accountability. Faith and spirituality play a big role in their recovery stories too.
Whether it's finding peace in a higher power or simply learning to let go of control, these young members discuss how spiritual growth has been a cornerstone of their journey. 'The program is so beautiful because it helps you understand why you were drinking and allows you to clear your mind,' shares another guest. The conversation also touches on the rise of online recovery meetings, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
These virtual gatherings have become a vital resource for those who can't attend in-person meetings, offering flexibility and accessibility. This episode is a testament to the resilience and hope that young people in AA carry with them each day. It’s an inspiring listen for anyone curious about the transformative power of the AA program and the vibrant community of young people who are making sobriety not just a goal but a way of life.