A Pursuit of Tranquility: When the Illusion of Control Collapsed. – Taryn

About This Speaker Tape

Taryn shares her raw story of active alcoholism, from a tumultuous childhood with alcoholic parents in New York to becoming a barmaid and navigating the chaos of her drinking. She recounts pivotal moments, including a devastating incident where her young son was left alone and her physical decline, culminating in seizures. Her true turning point arrived when her husband's blunt observation of her hypocrisy, smoking a joint while espousing AA principles, broke through her denial.

Now a long-time member, Taryn emphasizes the profound impact of sponsorship, forgiveness, and the diligent application of the 12 Steps in building a life of meaning and integrity.

Topics

Timestamps

• 0:01 Taryn introduces herself and her dual addiction.
• 19:54 The critical incident of leaving her seven-year-old son alone, leading to authorities' intervention.
• 37:50 A friend's death and a man named George's simple words spark Taryn's initial entry into AA and rehab.
• 44:00 Her husband calls her a 'hypocrite' for smoking a joint while talking AA, triggering her true, sustained sobriety.