Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Blacking Out History
Blacking Out History
Blacking Out History
Saturday 31st August 2019
Hear Bill's journey from late-onset alcoholism to recovery with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous on Steppin' Out Radio.
38 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Encouraging
Transformative
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Bill's Wake-Up Call: From Blackouts to Breakthroughs
We all have our own sobriety and all our fellow sobriety in mind and in heart. Every day I'm aware that I've been given a gift beyond price, that I don't have to drink, and that I have people who I can always turn to for help.
Bill's journey is a compelling tale of how addiction can sneak up on even the most disciplined among us. Growing up in a family where alcohol was ever-present, Bill managed to avoid drinking until he was 22. But when he finally did take his first sip, it was like opening Pandora's box. Thirteen drinks later, he was hooked. What started as curiosity quickly spiraled into a full-blown addiction, affecting every aspect of his life, including his promising medical career.
Bill's wake-up call came in November 1963, when he emerged from a blackout to the shocking news that President Kennedy had been assassinated. This moment of clarity led him to seek help through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Through the support of his AA community and the cathartic power of sharing his story in meetings, Bill found a way to reclaim his life.
His tale is a powerful reminder that no matter how far down the path of addiction one may go, there is always hope for recovery. Whether you're struggling yourself or know someone who is, Bill's story offers a beacon of hope and the reassurance that recovery is possible.