Howard L.
Howard L.
John D. – Sober 5 Years
John D. – Sober 5 Years
John D. – Sober 5 Years
Wednesday 19th June 2024
John D.'s story of overcoming alcoholism through AA, from a high-functioning alcoholic to a dedicated member, offering hope and inspiration.
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Get the buttons here!John D.'s Journey: From Affluence to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- John's early life was marked by emotional neglect despite affluence.
- Court-ordered AA meetings initially had little impact on his drinking.
- Career success and marriage masked his growing dependence on alcohol.
- A turning point came when his behaviour became intolerable to his wife and unsustainable in his business life.
- Finding an action-oriented sponsor and committing to daily AA meetings transformed his life.
I didn't accept the fact that I was powerless and my life was unmanageable until I'd been sober for a couple of years
John D. is the guest on this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, and his story is a powerful one. Raised in an affluent but emotionally neglectful household, John turned to alcohol at a young age to fill the void left by his parents. Despite attending court-ordered AA meetings after a drunken car crash that left him in a coma, he continued drinking for years.
His career success and marriage masked his growing dependence on alcohol, but eventually, his behaviour became intolerable to his wife and unsustainable in his business life. This episode dives into John's journey from a high-functioning alcoholic to a committed member of Alcoholics Anonymous. John shares how he finally embraced the program, found an action-oriented sponsor, and started attending meetings daily. His dedication to sobriety not only restored his marriage but also improved his family relationships.
John’s story is a testament to the transformative power of AA, offering hope and inspiration to anyone on the road to recovery. Tune in to hear about the challenges he faced and the incredible gifts he has received through his commitment to sobriety.