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💙 The Turning Point (Bernie)
💙 The Turning Point (Bernie)
💙 The Turning Point (Bernie)
Sunday 8th October 2023
Join Bernie on 'Big Book Awakening' as he shares his journey from losing his soccer dreams to finding hope and recovery through compassion.
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61 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Bernie shares his journey from losing his soccer dreams to hitting rock bottom with alcoholism and multiple DUIs
- Encountering a compassionate stranger becomes Bernie's turning point towards recovery
- Testimonies from others reflect on the transformative power of faith and honesty in their recovery journeys
- The episode emphasizes the importance of surrendering to a higher power and embracing accountability in the recovery process
- The narratives highlight the diverse paths to redemption and hope in the face of addiction
God has changed my life. Because I can't believe I have changed my ways. Every time, my mom would take me to church until I was like 13 years old. I started, I joined a gang because I wasn't getting the attention I wanted from my parents. And I started doing things I shouldn't be doing. I got involved too much, too deep in gangs, started going to jail, and I even lost my dreams. But that day I had to show up and meet the scouts and everybody. It doesn't matter how old I was. I knew what was good, what was wrong, what should have been doing the right thing. Started drinking a lot. Because that was everything to me, to be this professional soccer player was everything, and started using drugs, started using meth, and everything crumbled, everything crumbled. I got kicked out of San Bernardino County at the age of 18 because I was recruiting kids to gangs in my gang so I got I got kicked out for being a menace to society and it's actually a case I couldn't believe it I thought it was a movie but no so I couldn't I couldn't believe it. So I couldn't, I couldn't even step within five feet in San Bernardino County. I was using, but like I said, don't get high on your own supply.
Imagine having your dreams shattered at sixteen. That's exactly where Bernie found himself when he lost his chance to play professional soccer, not on the field but in a courtroom facing attempted murder charges. In this episode of 'Big Book Awakening', Bernie takes us through his tumultuous journey from that fateful day to battling alcoholism and racking up multiple DUIs.
His story isn't just about hitting rock bottom; it's about the stranger who showed him unexpected kindness, planting the seeds of hope and recovery. Bernie opens up about how the teachings of the Big Book and the support from fellow AA members helped him find the strength to surrender to a higher power. This pivotal moment led to profound changes in his life, steering him away from a path of self-destruction.
The episode also features other inspiring testimonies from individuals who found solace in faith and recovery, highlighting the importance of honesty and surrender in overcoming addiction. If you're looking for a raw, heartfelt story of redemption, Bernie's journey will resonate deeply. It's a powerful reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, there's always a way back through compassion and faith.