unmanageability

Step One: Finding Strength in Surrender – 413

July 4, 2024The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 1:05:44 0 Comments

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 Works’ and discuss how their lives have been impacted by others’ alcoholism. Both hosts share personal anecdotes on their journey to accepting their lack of control…

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My Life was Unmanageable – 350

February 7, 2021The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 01:06:25 2 Comments

My life was out of control, but I still thought I could control my loved one’s drinking. Cold Wednesday in April. The beginning of the story but also the middle of the story. Where is the beginning? When I learned, as a child, to take care of everyone else first? That I couldn’t be happy…

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Married to an Alcoholic Minister – Barbara K – 340

September 23, 2020The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 01:36:20 1 Comment

What is it like being married to an alcoholic minister who is beloved of his congregation? How might it cause you to behave in crazy ways? Today I am sharing with you a talk by Barbara K, recorded in 1993. I listened to this recently and I thought she captured so well the ways in…

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Spencer’s Open Talk – Episode 168

August 30, 2016The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 00:52:06 0 Comments

What was it like? What happened? And what is it like now? Spencer was invited to give an “open talk” recently, and he elected to use this traditional format. It starts with “what happened?” With that moment when the reality of his powerlessness and the unmanageability of his life crashed down on him. When he…

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Step 1: Powerlessness and Power – Episode 160

July 5, 2016The Recovery Show Podcast, PodcastNM 1:30:32 0 Comments

What does it mean to be powerless? How can admitting powerlessness give you power over the unmanageability of your life? Spencer and Tom, joined virtually by Sara and Gerrie talk about Step 1, We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, and our lives had become unmanageable. Upcoming topics include another “gift of Al-Anon”. “Courage and…

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