S2 | Ep 26 - Val S Testimony

Awake and Sober

In this episode of the Awake in Sober podcast, Jeremy and his mother discuss their experiences with recovery and their faith in Christ. They also talk about the importance of finding a supportive community and the power of surrendering to God. The conversation touches on topics such as addiction, codependency, fear, and unconditional love. Through their stories, they highlight the transformative power of recovery and the importance of trusting in a higher power. In this conversation, Val shares her experience as a family member of individuals struggling with addiction and how Al-Anon has helped her in her own recovery journey. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, not taking things personally, and focusing on her own well-being. Val emphasizes the role of faith and spirituality in her recovery and the importance of sharing her experience, strength, and hope with others. The conversation highlights the impact of addiction on families and the need for family members to work on their own individual programs.

A mainstay of our recovery stories is being completely honest with our support teams but, most importantly, honest with ourselves. How do we do that?

The answer is simple: we journal about our experiences, ideas, and goals. If you are anything like us, that means you journal A LOT and take a bunch of notes, so don't you deserve a great writing instrument?

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Chapters

00:00Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts 04:03Humor and Laughter in Recovery 08:09Uplifting Moments in Recovery 11:51Family Dynamics and Light-hearted Moments 15:20A Turning Point in Recovery 16:16Letting Go and Finding Freedom 17:05The Power of Supportive Communities 17:44A Life-Changing Moment in Recovery 18:40Embracing Surrender and Trust 19:38The Transformative Power of Recovery 20:34Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace 21:29Healing from Past Wounds 22:58Breaking Free from Codependency 23:46The Journey to Faith and Contentment 25:12The Power of Surrender and Trust 26:40Discovering Unconditional Love 28:49Practical Tools for Letting Go 29:28The Intersection of Recovery and Faith 31:00Finding a Church and Deepening Faith 32:26The Power of Sharing and Healing 33:24Setting Boundaries and Focusing on Self-Care 35:14Discovering Self-Identity and Personal Growth 36:50The Importance of Loving Others Where They Are 38:05The Impact of Al-Anon on Family Members 41:46The Power of Letting Go and Not Taking Things Personally 42:30The Three P's: Pause, Pray, and Proceed 48:10Sharing Experience, Strength, and Hope 54:43The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Recovery 56:03Trusting in God's Guidance Sound Bites

• "That's what crushed me. Million little miracles, the name of the song."
• "He's been sober since that day. So that's how I got there."
• "I think the two of them happened at the perfect time. I think God knew what he was doing."
• "I really thought of it like that."
• "I'm Val. Everybody was like, what's happening?"
• "Helping them is you love them where they are and not where I want them to be."