Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Ben’s Hidden Battle with Alcohol and the Magic of Sharing
Ben’s Hidden Battle with Alcohol and the Magic of Sharing
Ben’s Hidden Battle with Alcohol and the Magic of Sharing
Wednesday 15th January 2025
Pastor Ben shares his heartfelt journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety, offering hope and insights on overcoming personal battles.
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Episode Overview
- Ben shares his struggles with perfectionism and how it led to his alcohol addiction.
- He discusses the impact of growing up in a tumultuous household.
- Ben's late start with drinking at nearly 21 and how it became a coping mechanism.
- The moment that led him to seek sobriety in January 2022.
- His journey to finding gratitude and healing through recovery.
I loved it and hated it all at once, which I think now that I'm in recovery and talk to people, they're like, oh, that's typical.
In this episode of Sober Motivation: Sharing Sobriety Stories, Ben, a pastor from South Georgia, opens up about his journey through alcohol addiction and recovery. Ben's story is one of resilience, filled with childhood challenges, struggles with perfectionism, and the eventual grip of alcohol as a coping mechanism. He candidly discusses growing up in a tumultuous household, starting to drink at nearly 21, and how alcohol became both a comfort and a source of shame.
Ben's turning point came in January 2022, leading him to seek sobriety and embrace a life of gratitude. His reflections on the moment he decided to get sober are both touching and relatable. Ben's newfound gratitude and perspective on life offer hope to anyone facing similar battles. His story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and sharing our struggles can be incredibly healing.
Don't miss out on Ben's heartfelt journey and the valuable insights he shares about overcoming addiction.