Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Buying For Mom
Buying For Mom
Buying For Mom
Monday 9th December 2019
Adam's emotional journey from living with an alcoholic mother to finding sobriety and hope. Listen now on Steppin' Out Radio.
30 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative
Engaging
Motivational
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Empowring Productions, Inc.
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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!Adam's Journey: From Family Struggles to Personal Redemption
I think it's because my bottom and watching my mother go through what she went through that I just knew what future my future had in store for me if I kept drinking, and I didn't want that future.
Adam's story is one that many can relate to, especially if you've grown up in a home where alcohol was a constant presence. At just 13, Adam found himself manipulating his alcoholic mother to buy alcohol for him. This early exposure set the stage for his own struggles with addiction. The real turning point came when Adam, at 19, had to make the heart-wrenching decision to take his mother off life-support after an accident left her in a coma.
The grief and guilt from this decision drove him deeper into the bottle, drinking heavily to numb the pain. For years, Adam's life spiraled out of control, but a dream featuring his mother became the catalyst for change. At 27, he attended his first AA meeting and has been sober for over a year. In this episode, Adam talks about the importance of honesty in relationships and how it has been a cornerstone in his recovery.
His story is not just about the struggle; it's about finding hope and the strength to rebuild. Whether you're facing similar challenges or supporting someone who is, Adam's journey offers valuable insights and inspiration.