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Ed L. AA Male
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Ed L. AA Male
Tuesday 27th August 2024
Join Eddie L. as he shares his raw and honest journey from alcoholism to recovery, highlighting the power of community and vulnerability.
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Get the buttons here!Eddie L.'s Journey: From Rock Bottom to Resilience
Episode Overview
- Eddie's humorous yet painful anecdotes about his early struggles with alcohol.
- The importance of identifying with others in AA as the first step to healing.
- Challenges faced even after getting sober, including serving in Vietnam and going through a divorce.
- The role of community and support systems in maintaining sobriety.
- Daily commitment to sobriety as a cherished gift.
Sobriety is a wonderful gift that I didn’t know about, and that you didn’t know about probably, when you were like me the way I used to be
Eddie L., a self-proclaimed 'northern Cajun' from New Jersey, takes you on a heartfelt journey through his life as an alcoholic and his path to recovery. Starting with humorous anecdotes about his early days in the Navy and his struggles with alcohol, Eddie shares the raw and often painful truths about his addiction. As a criminal defence attorney, Eddie admits that truth-telling isn't his forte, but in this episode, he lays it all bare.
From waking up in cotton fields to narrowly avoiding Texas prisons, his stories are both shocking and relatable. Eddie emphasises the importance of identifying with others in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as the first step to healing. His narrative is peppered with moments of deep reflection and gratitude for the people who helped him along the way, including his sponsor and fellow AA members.
He also talks about the challenges he faced even after getting sober, such as staying clean while serving in Vietnam and going through a divorce. Eddie’s story is a testament to the power of community and the strength found in vulnerability. His message is clear: sobriety is a gift that needs to be cherished every day. By sharing his experiences, Eddie hopes to inspire others who are struggling with addiction to take that first step towards recovery.
If you're looking for a story of resilience, humour, and honesty, this episode is a must-listen.