Howard L.
Howard L.
Gordon R. – Sober Since March1969 (Encore of Episode 25)
Gordon R. – Sober Since March1969 (Encore of Episode 25)
Gordon R. – Sober Since March1969 (Encore of Episode 25)
Wednesday 20th September 2023
Join Gordon R. as he shares his 52-year journey from rock bottom to resilience through AA in this inspiring episode of AA Recovery Interviews.
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Get the buttons here!Gordon R.'s Half-Century of Sobriety: From Rock Bottom to Resilience
Episode Overview
- Gordon's journey from successful engineer to alcoholism
- Challenges that tested Gordon's commitment to sobriety
- Gordon's evolving belief in a higher power
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recovery journey
- The enduring hope and transformative power of AA
Well, yeah, sometime along the way. But just being able to talk to somebody who is as connected to AA at 52 years, who I think answers the question emphatically that you can never be too old or have too many years or to keep your program fresh. Seeing you in meetings is always a treat for me, but seeing how you've handled all the difficult things in your life, as well as the joys and the other gifts of sobriety has been big.
Imagine losing everything to alcoholism, only to rebuild your life brick by brick. That's the story of Gordon R., who got sober in March 1969, just months before Neil Armstrong's moon landing. In this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, Howard L. sits down with Gordon to uncover his incredible journey from a globe-trotting engineer to a man panhandling on the streets of New York City.
At the age of 28, Gordon hit rock bottom, but thanks to the old-timers in AA who took him under their wing, he found a way back. Gordon's tale is one of both heartache and triumph, highlighting the ups and downs of maintaining sobriety for over five decades. He opens up about the key moments that pushed him to seek help, his evolving relationship with a higher power, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his recovery.
This episode is a goldmine of wisdom for anyone curious about long-term sobriety and the transformative power of AA. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for years, Gordon's experiences offer hope and practical insights that can guide you on your own journey.