We all have intuition. And we all have the power to tap into the intuition within us, too.

However, sometimes our intuition doesn't feel good to us. As was the case the day that Stephanie's father wasn't coming home as was expected. She looked out the window, saw his car but didn't see him and instinctively knew something wasn't right.

At the age of 15, Stephanie found her father dead. The reminder was constantly there from that day forward, not only of his absence in her life but also the trauma of that day so close to home.

Life was a rollercoaster from then on, a life of partying, drinking, and working hard at burying that day in her psyche altogether. But as grief does, it spills out into all areas of our lives. Such was the case with her first two marriages, where she would see patterns repeating in her life and ultimately found the courage to seek help through Alcoholics Anonymous and get out of an abusive marriage.

After getting sober at the age of 24, her past began to resurface - and so did the memories she had long-buried. 

You don't get a course in life when you are born. - Stephanie Cerins

Isn't that the truth? 

We are all learning as we go. Through the trials, tribulations, and grief packed into it all - it is through life experience we grow in wisdom. And it is through the wisdom we glean from our lives that we can be of service to others. That is exactly what Stephanie has done in her life. 

One of Stephanie's greatest lessons in A.A. was that no matter how big of a mess you are, you can still help someone. 

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