Join us as Denise McDonald reflects on a memorable moment from her early days in recovery in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise shares her astonishment when a woman she sat next to at her very first AA meeting received a 35-year sobriety chip. Denise couldn’t fathom why anyone would want to stay sober for 35 years, a concept that seemed utterly unbelievable at the time. Yet, for some reason, this woman stayed in her mind, planting a seed of curiosity about what long-term sobriety could really mean.

Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about admitting powerlessness over alcohol, but it’s also about opening our minds to the possibilities of a life in recovery. Denise’s story highlights how the influence of others on the recovery journey can spark curiosity and inspire cha ...