From Fantasy to Reality: A Journey of Self-Esteem and Trust - Polly - SLAA Speaker

The speaker shares their journey from a childhood lacking love and attention, leading to a life of fantasy and addiction as an escape. They discuss how sex and love became an obsession, a way to fill a void created by low self-esteem and unmet needs. Through a 12-step program, they learned to understand addiction as a drug addiction, focusing on the chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin, and eventually found safety in relationships and learned to trust themselves and a higher power. The speaker highlights the importance of service, sponsorship, and the spiritual awakening experienced through consistent step work, ultimately leading to a life of gratitude, reality, and conscious partnership with God.