In this episode of the Stories That Sparkle Podcast, Vannoy, who, in her words, says she was shame, shares her experience, strength and hope about going from a Zero to a 12 plus. Today, she lives a life of paying back all that she has been given over the past fifty-six years. Such beautiful, very real message of hope, love and service for all of us to carry with us.
This is the sixth recording session of the Discoball Tour. And for this one, I got the added benefit of spending a few hours with Vannoy at her house on my way to Amarillo. It was a long, wonderful day that reminded me how grateful I am for the wisdom of so many others in my life. And the reminder: it’s only [fill in the day of the week you’re in].
So, I invite you to get comfortable, sit back, and listen in.
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Do you worry about how much someone drinks? Do you tell lies to cover up someone else’s drinking or what’s happening in your home? Have you been hurt or embarrassed by drinker’s behavior? Are you affected by someone else’s gambling? There is help available for you.
If you are affected by someone else’s alcoholism, you can visit: Al-Anon & Alateen and/or ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families)
If you affected by someone else’s gambling, you can visit: Gam-Anon
And if you are struggling with alcoholism or gambling addiction yourself, there is help available for you. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA.org) and GamblersAnonymous.org
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Here is the latest episode of the Discoball Tour Docuseries—Day 9: Big Texan, which features moments from my 16-hour day that started in Dallas and ended in Amarillo.
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