Jeri Bisbee
Jeri Bisbee
Making a Difference NOW...
Making a Difference NOW...
Making a Difference NOW...
Monday 18th December 2023
Ralph's journey from addiction to recovery shows how community and mentorship can bring hope and sobriety.
50 minutes
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Jeri Bisbee
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Ralph's upbringing in a dysfunctional environment and early exposure to alcoholism set the stage for his own struggles with addiction.
- His journey through addiction spanned two decades, marked by periods of sobriety and recurring cycles of drinking, drug abuse, and broken relationships.
- A moment of despair and a prayer for intervention led Ralph to seek help and guidance, ultimately connecting with Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Through the support of the program and the mentorship of a sponsor, Ralph found hope, discovered a power greater than himself, and committed to a path of sobriety.
- His transformative journey has inspired him to mentor others and guide them through their own paths to recovery.
I rolled out of bed that day and I begged to God that I didn't know and understood. I begged that God by name to please put somebody or something in my life that would make a difference and all the noise went away.
Ralph’s story begins in a home where alcoholism and verbal abuse were the norm. At just 13, he took his first drink, leading to a blackout and igniting a 20-year struggle with addiction. His life became a whirlwind of drinking, drug abuse, and broken relationships, even abandoning his family at one point. Despite brief periods of sobriety, Ralph couldn't escape the cycle of addiction.
His rock bottom came with a desperate prayer for help, which marked the turning point in his life. A chance meeting with a preacher led him to Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found the guidance and support he desperately needed. Through the mentorship of a sponsor and the principles of AA, Ralph discovered a higher power and a path to sobriety.
Now committed to his own recovery, Ralph dedicates his life to mentoring others, offering hope and guidance to those still struggling. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of support and community.