Nov 7, 2018
“What I mean by being addicted to meetings was that I was getting something there that I really wanted and needed. What I understand it now to be is connection, relatability, community, and fellowship. All very important things.”
Almost 36 years ago Bill went to his first AA meeting and became sober from substances. While he was no longer drinking, he became addicted to AA meetings, or more importantly, what they offered him. He found a place for connection, relatability, community, and relationships. Tune in with Jeff as Bill shares his journey of sobriety, how transparency and connection with likeminded people helped him along his way, how we must listen to what our bodies are telling us, alcoholism is a family disease that all involved need recovery from, and his insights on living in the present and minding our own business.
Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/
Highlights:
02:05 Who Bill is
05:14 Early recovery
10:26 Addicted to AA Meetings
15:08 Emulating those he admired
20:30 Sober but absent
26:38 Bill’s upbringing
30:05 Taking time to work on the internal healing
39:05 Alcoholism is a family disease
43:33 Trust your body