Howard L.
Howard L.
Jim H. – Sober 24 Years
Jim H. – Sober 24 Years
Jim H. – Sober 24 Years
Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Jim H. shares his story of battling severe alcoholism, hitting rock bottom, and finding sobriety through AA in this compelling episode.
69 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Jim H.: From Counterculture to Courtroom and Sobriety
I've just felt like I've been burnt clean and I was nothing really but a shell.
Jim H. didn't start off as a heavy drinker. But once he hit college, the floodgates opened. Picture a tie-dyed hippie, dabbling in marijuana, hashish, LSD, and psilocybin mushrooms, with amphetamines thrown in to keep up with his studies. Fast forward to his early career as an attorney, and alcohol had taken center stage, transforming him into a daily drinker. Jim's health took a nosedive, culminating in a diagnosis of alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy that nearly destroyed his heart.
Despite repeated hospitalizations and attempts at 'white-knuckle' sobriety, he kept falling back into old habits. It wasn't until 1996, when his liver function plummeted and he could barely nourish himself, that he hit rock bottom. Crawling into a treatment facility and then into the welcoming arms of AA, Jim began his long journey to recovery. Host Howard L., who met Jim during those early days in AA, takes us through Jim's compelling story of struggle and resilience.
Jim opens up about the pivotal role AA played in his recovery, the steps he took to rebuild his life, and how sobriety has helped him mend broken family ties. This episode is a must-listen for anyone battling addiction or supporting someone who is. It's not just about overcoming addiction; it's about the transformative power of community and perseverance.