EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 19 MIN
EPISODE 105 - Janis - One Year On
from An All Night Place - Secular AA · host An All Night Place
PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of our "One Year On" series, two ESH shares recorded approx. 1 year apart.Janis's first share can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1a47cgJOVHXpMczvB287tp?si=jk1kObrKT42eKs0ElwabzAIn this episode, Janice shares her story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life beyond alcohol. From a deeply personal rock bottom that threatened her marriage, career, and relationship with her child, she traces the gradual escalation of her drinking, the secrecy and rationalisation that kept her stuck, and the turning point that led her to Alcoholics Anonymous.Janice reflects on discovering online meetings, finding a sponsor, navigating challenges within recovery spaces, and learning to rebuild her identity without alcohol at the centre. She speaks candidly about boundaries, family expectations, spirituality, service, and the slow process of rediscovering hobbies, purpose, and self-worth.Her story is a reminder that recovery is not linear, that community matters, and that a desire to stop drinking is enough to begin.
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PLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of our "One Year On" series, two ESH shares recorded approx. 1 year apart.Janis's first share can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1a47cgJOVHXpMczvB287tp?si=jk1kObrKT42eKs0ElwabzAIn this episode, Janice shares her story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life beyond alcohol. From a deeply personal rock bottom that threatened her marriage, career, and relationship with her child, she traces the gradual escalation of her drinking, the secrecy and rationalisation that kept her stuck, and the turning point that led her to Alcoholics Anonymous.Janice reflects on discovering online meetings, finding a sponsor, navigating challenges within recovery spaces, and learning to rebuild her identity without alcohol at the centre. She speaks candidly about boundaries, family expectations, spirituality, service, and the slow process of rediscovering hobbies, purpose, and self-worth.Her story is a reminder that recovery is not linear, that community matters, and that a desire to stop drinking is enough to begin.
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