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Alcohol's Long Road To The Bottom (Episode 6 - Archive)
Alcohol's Long Road To The Bottom (Episode 6 - Archive)
Alcohol's Long Road To The Bottom (Episode 6 - Archive)
Monday 30th December 2024
Wes Thompson shares his raw and honest journey through alcohol recovery, emphasising faith, community, and the importance of doing the work.
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety doesn't solve all problems but changes your perspective.
- Faith can play a crucial role in the recovery process.
- Community support is essential for maintaining sobriety.
- Recovery involves acquiring new tools to handle life's challenges.
- The journey to sobriety is ongoing with both highs and lows.
By the time I stopped drinking, the only tool in my toolbox was a hammer. And the world was a nail.
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill dive into the long, winding road of alcohol recovery. The conversation is packed with raw honesty and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone on their own journey to sobriety. Wes shares his personal story, highlighting the importance of faith and community in overcoming addiction.
He paints a vivid picture of his struggles, from the initial decision to stop drinking to the ongoing battle with life's challenges. The episode is rich with anecdotes that are both heart-wrenching and hopeful, providing a genuine look at the highs and lows of recovery. Wes emphasises that while sobriety doesn't magically fix all problems, it offers a new perspective and better tools to tackle them.
He compares his old approach to life as having only a hammer in his toolbox, seeing everything as a nail. Sobriety, he explains, has equipped him with a variety of tools, making it easier to handle life's complexities. The discussion also touches on the role of faith in recovery. Wes talks about his Christian upbringing and how reconnecting with his faith played a crucial part in his healing process.
He describes his journey back to church and the profound impact it had on his recovery. The episode wraps up with Wes offering advice to those just starting their recovery journey: do the work, stay focused, and remember that sobriety is an ongoing process with its own set of challenges and rewards. This episode is a powerful reminder that while the road to recovery is long and often difficult, it's also filled with opportunities for growth and transformation.
Don't miss out on this candid and inspiring conversation – it's sure to resonate with anyone who's ever struggled with addiction or knows someone who has.