Howard L.
Howard L.
John F. – Sober Since August 2017 (Encore of Episode 57)
John F. – Sober Since August 2017 (Encore of Episode 57)
John F. – Sober Since August 2017 (Encore of Episode 57)
Wednesday 17th April 2024
Hear John F.'s inspiring journey from heroin addiction and homelessness to sobriety through AA in this moving episode.
78 minutes
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Get the buttons here!John F.'s Odyssey: From the Streets to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- John's early struggles with addiction to various substances
- The impact of his parents' divorce on his addiction journey
- His experiences with heroin, LSD, and homelessness
- The pivotal role of working the steps in his recovery
- John's commitment to sobriety and helping others in their journey
I was 100% one of the people who was going to die from this thing, and I didn't have to.
Imagine being labeled 'unlucky' by your own mother. That's how John F.'s story begins. Starting his battle with addiction at just 13, John's journey spiraled through a whirlwind of substances—marijuana, amphetamines, LSD, prescription opioids, and eventually heroin. Despite his parents' desperate attempts to help, nothing seemed to work. Each failed treatment only deepened his mother's belief that he was cursed with bad luck.
By 19, John found himself living on the streets of Los Angeles, a daily heroin user teetering on the edge of death. Malnourished and traumatized, he seemed trapped in a bleak cycle with no escape in sight. But John's story doesn't end in despair. In his mid-20s, he made a life-changing decision to fully commit to Alcoholics Anonymous. He got a sponsor and began working the steps with genuine dedication.
This episode of AA Recovery Interviews takes you through John's tumultuous past and his incredible transformation. It's a raw and real account of hitting rock bottom and clawing your way back up. If you're looking for a story that embodies resilience and the power of community support, this one's for you.