This episode of 'They Stopped in Time', hosted by Michael and featuring Simon, both members of the Alcoholics Young Person's Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous, delves into Simon's personal journey of sobriety and mental health. Simon shares his experiences of getting sober at 25, the challenges he faced, and how AA's community and service structure supported him. The episode also highlights the subcommittee's role in organizing roadshows across the UK, aimed at supporting young people in AA through sharing experiences and fostering communities. Simon and Michael discuss the intertwining of alcoholism and mental health, the importance of seeking outside help for mental health issues while in recovery, and the personal growth and self-discovery that sobriety facilitated for them. The upcoming roadshow in Glasgow is also promoted, inviting listeners to participate.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgpCMhHwNJsTVPJehQQ-pFTkG9vKcCpNcBw7KzooG7j_RR2A/viewform?usp=sf_link

They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UK

004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recovery

JUL 21, 202537 MIN
They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recovery

JUL 21, 202537 MIN

Description

This episode of 'They Stopped in Time', hosted by Michael and featuring Simon, both members of the Alcoholics Young Person's Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous, delves into Simon's personal journey of sobriety and mental health. Simon shares his experiences of getting sober at 25, the challenges he faced, and how AA's community and service structure supported him. The episode also highlights the subcommittee's role in organizing roadshows across the UK, aimed at supporting young people in AA through sharing experiences and fostering communities. Simon and Michael discuss the intertwining of alcoholism and mental health, the importance of seeking outside help for mental health issues while in recovery, and the personal growth and self-discovery that sobriety facilitated for them. The upcoming roadshow in Glasgow is also promoted, inviting listeners to participate.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgpCMhHwNJsTVPJehQQ-pFTkG9vKcCpNcBw7KzooG7j_RR2A/viewform?usp=sf_link