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Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 1
Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 1
Emily B Faced Jail or Sobriety. She chose Sobriety. Part 1
Tuesday 16th November 2021
Emily B chose sobriety over jail at 18. Hear her inspiring story on the 'Sober Friends' podcast.
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I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for getting into that tribe, if you will, um, that group of people that just did everything together
Imagine being 18 and faced with a life-altering decision: jail or sobriety. This is the story of Emily B, who chose the latter and has remained sober since 1985. In this episode of the 'Sober Friends' podcast, Emily shares her incredible journey of getting sober at such a young age and the challenges she faced along the way. From her relationship with previous guest Tim G to her early days in AA, Emily's story is both raw and inspiring.
She dives into her experience with an accelerated rehab program, which she initially resisted but ultimately found life-changing. The episode also sheds light on the difficulties of getting sober in the 80s and 90s, especially for teenagers who had almost no resources available to them. Emily emphasizes the crucial role of fellowship and community in her recovery, highlighting how a supportive tribe made all the difference.
She also touches on how the landscape of fellowship has evolved, particularly after recent shutdowns. Sponsorship played a significant role in Emily's early sobriety, and she reflects on how it was both a big deal and a challenge to find a sponsor back then. This episode is a powerful reminder that you're not alone in your struggles with addiction and that support is out there.
Tune in to hear Emily's compelling story and find inspiration for your own journey towards sobriety.