Lucy
Lucy
AA Speaker Doug R.
AA Speaker Doug R.
AA Speaker Doug R.
Sunday 17th March 2019
Hear Doug R.'s inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety using AA's principles on Clean Dreams Recovery Podcast.
56 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Doug R.: Finding Sobriety Through AA's Guiding Principles
I thought the ninth step promises meant that I'd have the pretty girlfriend and I'd have a nice car and I'd be stable on the job, those kinds of things. But I've had the tools that have given me, and I share this is, you know, there's one of us is no longer allowed. And by being willing, excuse me, you know for me- when I fully started practicing these principles on all my affairs, that's when life really changed.
Imagine feeling lost, circling a church on your bike, desperate for a sign. That's where Doug R.'s journey to recovery began. In this episode of the Clean Dreams Recovery Podcast, Doug opens up about his battle with addiction and how it took over his life. He thought changing his surroundings would solve everything, but it was the inside that needed work.
Doug's candid storytelling reveals the moment he realized something was deeply wrong and how he found his way into an AA meeting. His tale isn't just about hitting rock bottom; it's about the climb back up. He talks about the crucial tools that guided him—like finding a higher power, the importance of sponsorship, and working through the steps of AA. One of the most striking parts of Doug's story is his initial misunderstanding of AA's promises.
He thought they meant material gains like a nice car or a pretty girlfriend. Instead, he discovered that true sobriety comes from within and through helping others by sharing his experience, strength, and hope. Doug's story is both inspiring and deeply human. It highlights the transformative power of AA's principles and the mystery of recovery. If you're looking for a tale of resilience and hope, this episode is a must-listen.