Howard M
hmtpf3@gmail.com (Howard M)
John C. - Colorado Springs, CO
John C. - Colorado Springs, CO
John C. - Colorado Springs, CO
Saturday 12th August 2023
Listen to John C from Colorado Springs share his journey of sobriety since 1994, highlighting the importance of accountability and fellowship in long-term recovery.
83 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!John C’s Sobriety Journey: Finding Strength in Accountability
Episode Overview
- John's candid account of contemplating suicide and the pivotal realization that led him to seek help
- Challenges and misconceptions faced within Alcoholics Anonymous, including the impact of changing sponsors
- Insights into the importance of living in the moment and embracing diverse perspectives within AA
- John's journey of perseverance and transformation over two decades, offering valuable lessons and perspectives for anyone navigating their own recovery
I don't ever want to have one day again. I don't ever want to be a teenager again. I can go to a meeting and say or do things that will make somebody say, if that's what 29 years of sobriety is, I'm going somewhere else. Every single person that walks in there wants us to offer them a path to sobriety. Some hope.
Imagine battling addiction for decades and finally finding a way out. That's John C's story from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since August 16, 1994, John has been on a path of sobriety that hasn't always been smooth. Initially, he was quick to blame others and compare himself to them, but things took a turn when he saw his daughter’s progress in her own recovery.
This was a wake-up call for John, pushing him to take his steps more seriously and focus on his own journey. In this episode, John talks about the importance of accountability and how building a fellowship of honest men around him was crucial for his recovery. He opens up about the struggles within Alcoholics Anonymous, the concept of sponsorship, and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace sobriety fully.
John’s story is filled with raw honesty, sharing his moments of despair and thoughts of suicide, but also the realizations that helped him find a better path. This episode is a treasure trove of lessons for anyone navigating their own recovery journey, offering hope and practical advice on staying sober in the long run.