Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Les knew if he was going to have a chance at sobriety he could not do it alone. 42 Years Sober
Les knew if he was going to have a chance at sobriety he could not do it alone. 42 Years Sober
Les knew if he was going to have a chance at sobriety he could not do it alone. 42 Years Sober
Thursday 23rd November 2023
Tune into 'Sober Motivation' to hear Les' inspiring 42-year sobriety journey, emphasizing community support and daily resilience.
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Episode Overview
- Les reflects on feeling like an outcast in his youth and the influence on his struggle with alcohol
- He emphasizes the value of connecting with others in the sober community and finding hope
- Les recounts the challenges of maintaining sobriety after the loss of his wife and the importance of living day by day
- His 42-year journey offers resilience and hope to those battling similar struggles
- Insights into moments of realization and the transformative power of seeking help
The only way you can amass this amount of time like I have is there's two things, two absolutes. You don't drink and you don't die. And if you don't do either one of them, you've got it. You don't have to take that drink, man. You don't have to.
Ever felt like an outsider, struggling to fit in? Les knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Sober Motivation', he takes us through his 42-year journey of sobriety, starting from his early days of feeling like an outcast. Les shares the moment he realized his drinking had spiraled out of control and the crucial decision he made to seek help.
He talks about the power of connecting with others who understand the struggle and how AA meetings and the sober community played a vital role in his recovery. Les also opens up about a particularly tough time in his life—losing his wife in 2003. Despite this heartbreaking loss, he managed to stay sober, showing incredible resilience. His story is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there's hope.
Les emphasizes the importance of living one day at a time and finding encouragement in the support of others. If you're on your own sobriety journey or supporting someone who is, Les's story offers a beacon of hope. It's not just about the struggle; it's about finding strength in community and the day-by-day victories that lead to a fulfilling, sober life.