John M
John M
Howard B- I Kept Crossing Invisible Lines in the Sand
Howard B- I Kept Crossing Invisible Lines in the Sand
Howard B- I Kept Crossing Invisible Lines in the Sand
Friday 26th July 2019
Howard B shares his powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, emphasizing AA's role, family support, and making amends on Sober Speak.
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Get the buttons here!Howard B's Journey: From Addiction to Redemption
I had all these lines in the sand that I drew for myself, that I really believed, and if you could have given me a lie detector test that first time that I got high and fast forward to the first time I got drunk and the same thing, you could have given me a lie detector test and I would have passed and said: this is as far as I'll ever go.
Imagine thinking you’d never cross certain lines, only to find yourself repeatedly stepping over them. That's the story Howard B shares in this gripping episode of Sober Speak. Howard recounts his rapid fall into drug and alcohol addiction and how, with the unwavering support of his family, a sober living house, and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, he found his way to sobriety.
His journey is not just about getting clean; it’s about doing the hard work of the program and making amends—a four-part process that he views as deeply spiritual and often unpredictable in how it’s received. Howard’s reflections on his past mistakes and the invisible lines he thought he’d never cross offer a raw look into the mind of someone battling addiction.
He talks about the spiritual malady that plagued him even before his first drink and how sponsorship and community support became pillars in his recovery. From being a source of pain to becoming someone who gives selflessly, Howard’s transformation is nothing short of inspiring. He emphasizes the importance of trudging through each day and expresses deep gratitude for the tools AA has provided him.
For anyone feeling alone in their struggle, Howard’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and community support is invaluable.