This episode features Hope A. from North Carolina Hope has been sober since September 14, 1981. Some of the insights in Hope’s story are following: She realized that AA could help someone who was as damaged as she saw herself.Every time she survived something difficult in sobriety her rachet of optimism would increaseShe realized she was avoiding AA due to some shameful behavior that resulted from an undiagnosed bipolar disorder.She has grown in effectiveness as a sponsor over the past 40 years.The importance of revisiting our illnesses other than alcoholism and addiction and the effects of medications as we get olderShe has been able to use her story to help others in a book she has written called How to Remodel a Life. =========================================== Book Recommendation from Hope The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: Unlock the Secrets Within by Joseph Murphy Click here to find Hope's Book - How to Remodel a Life =========================================== Use the link below if you would like to contact the show. https://www.seasonsofsobriety.com/contact A special thanks to Sound Devices for donating the MixPre-6 used to record portions of this episode. Rss Apple Podcaster →