Howard L.
Howard L.
Max A. – Sober Since November 2008 (Encore Episode)
Max A. – Sober Since November 2008 (Encore Episode)
Max A. – Sober Since November 2008 (Encore Episode)
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Max A.'s story of overcoming alcoholism and addiction through AA is a powerful testament to the transformative power of honesty and community.
69 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Max grew up in an alcoholic household.
- She began drinking at age 13 to escape family dysfunction.
- Prescription drug addiction compounded her alcoholism.
- Resetting her sobriety date in 2008 marked a turning point.
- Max now sponsors other women, forming deep connections.
I felt uniquely broken. I felt unrepairable. And so I think I would say, this too shall pass.
Max A.'s journey through alcoholism and recovery is nothing short of remarkable. Growing up in a chaotic alcoholic household, Max's story is one of resilience and transformation. She began drinking at the tender age of 13 to escape the dysfunction around her, and her alcohol use continued to escalate into her twenties. Her life took a darker turn when she was prescribed Xanax for her clinical depression, leading to an addiction to benzodiazepines on top of her alcoholism.
Despite attending AA meetings, Max struggled with honesty about her substance use until she finally came clean to her sponsor and reset her sobriety date in 2008. This marked a turning point in her recovery journey, as she embraced the spiritual and service aspects of AA with renewed vigour. Max now sponsors other women, forming deep and meaningful connections that enrich her life and theirs.
Her story is a testament to the power of honesty, community, and the transformative potential of AA. If you're looking for inspiration and proof that recovery is possible, Max's story is one you won't want to miss.