Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction – 414
I had the privilege of speaking with Pat R., the author of the heartfelt and powerful book “Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction.” This story...
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Step One: Finding Strength in Surrender – 413
Spencer and Nora explore Step One of Al-Anon, which is about admitting powerlessness over alcohol and recognizing the unmanageability in one's life. They read from the book ‘How Al-Anon...
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Breaking Through Denial: Honesty is Essential – 412
In conversation with Barb W, we dive into the vital role honesty plays in the journey of recovery, particularly in accepting and working the first step. The Challenge of...
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Growth and Challenges in Al-Anon Service – 411
Being a leader in Al-Anon is fundamentally different from traditional notions of leadership. As we highlight in our discussion, Al-Anon leaders are guided by humility and enthusiasm rather than...
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Walking the Path to Recovery – Working the 12 Steps – 410
Host Spencer and guest Ashley delve into the transformative power of the 12 steps in the Al-Anon program. We revisit the 12 steps and explore their impact on our...
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Finding Hope and Sanity: Exploring Step Two – 415
Spencer opens the discussion by reiterating Step Two: “[We] came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Bruce notes that their discussion is...
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