Spencer T Open Talk – Episode 217
An Al-Anon open talk presented by Spencer T, host of The Recovery Show, in September, 2017. The talk has the “traditional” structure: What was it like? What happened? What is it like now? It includes reflections on: * Learning at a young age that it was my responsibility to “fix” everyone's problems. * Learning codependent behavior — that I could not be happy unless everyone around me was happy. * What happens when these behaviors meet up with alcoholism? (Hint: it's not pretty.) * How long did it take before I finally realized I needed help? And that Al-Anon might be the place to find it? * What did early recovery look like for me? * How did I find an answer to that question that plagues so many of us: “Should I stay or should I go?” * What did the steps look like when I first encountered them? What do they mean to me now? * How has recovery helped and supported me in all aspects of my life? Please consider sharing your story for our upcoming 5-year anniversary episode in early December, 2017. See our contact page for information on how you can contribute your voice. Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email feedback@therecoveryshow.com with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.