Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Blind Dave Main Purpose Group November 2020
Blind Dave Main Purpose Group November 2020
Blind Dave Main Purpose Group November 2020
Monday 30th December 2024
Blind Dave shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction through AA, highlighting the importance of honesty, humility, and community.
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Episode Overview
- The importance of rigorous honesty in recovery.
- How humility plays a crucial role in maintaining sobriety.
- The transformative power of community support in AA.
- Personal stories that highlight the struggles and triumphs of sobriety.
- The significance of spiritual awakening in overcoming addiction.
If you are controlling your drinking, you're not happy about it
In this episode, Blind Dave shares his heartfelt journey of sobriety with the Main Purpose Group. From his early days in Houston, Texas, to his life-changing experiences with Alcoholics Anonymous, Dave's story is filled with moments of struggle, revelation, and ultimately, hope. Born into a family with strong values, Dave's rebellious teenage years saw him declare himself an atheist and dive into a life of substance abuse.
His story takes listeners through his highs and lows, from heavy drinking in high school to finding himself preaching with a hangover. Despite his initial resistance to religion and spirituality, a chance encounter with a neighbour and the principles of AA led him to a powerful spiritual awakening. Dave’s message is one of transformation, showing how he turned his life around by embracing the steps of AA and finding a higher power.
He candidly discusses the importance of rigorous honesty, humility, and the support of the AA community in maintaining sobriety. With anecdotes that are both humorous and poignant, Dave's narrative is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community in overcoming addiction. If you're looking for a story that combines personal struggle with profound change, this episode is not to be missed.