Gratitude and Growth in Recovery - DA Speaker Meeting

This talk shares a personal journey of overcoming financial unmanageability and the deep-seated denial surrounding it. The speaker recounts hitting a financial rock bottom, leading to divorce and homelessness, yet remaining unaware of their money issues until engaging with a 12-step program. Through working the steps, utilizing program tools like vision retreats and action partners, and embracing service, the speaker found hope, emotional sobriety, and self-acceptance. The talk emphasizes that the program works if you work it, highlighting the importance of gratitude, reality-based decision-making, and connecting with a higher power and fellow attendees.