Howard L.
Howard L.
Max A. – Sober 14 Years
Max A. – Sober 14 Years
Max A. – Sober 14 Years
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Max A. recounts her journey from an alcoholic home to 14 years of sobriety through AA, highlighting honesty, humility, and community support.
69 minutes
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Howard L.
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Recovery with AA
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Max A.'s 14-Year Sobriety Journey: From Chaos to Clarity
It really is a beautiful thing, this journey that we're on, that we come into contact with these people and we connect, and it's what keeps me going.
Imagine growing up in a home where alcohol ruled and chaos reigned. That was Max A.'s reality. Her mother’s struggle with alcoholism and eventual death from cirrhosis set a grim stage. At just 13, Max turned to alcohol herself, hoping to escape the turmoil of her dysfunctional family. Her drinking spiraled out of control through high school and college, compounded by clinical depression that led to a prescription for Xanax, adding drug addiction to her woes.
By the time she found AA nearly 22 years ago, Max was at rock bottom, as old-timers would say. For the first eight years in the program, she secretly abused benzodiazepines, trying to justify her actions while attending meetings. The turning point came when she finally confessed to her sponsor and group, resetting her sobriety date in 2008. From that moment, Max embraced the AA program with renewed vigor, finding spiritual connection and meaning like never before.
Her story is a powerful testament to the importance of honesty, humility, and community support in overcoming addiction. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Max's journey offers valuable insights and hope.