The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 032 Tom
Owl 032 Tom
Owl 032 Tom
Friday 15th June 2018
Hear Tom's inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety through AA on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast.
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58 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Tom's Path to Sobriety: Finding Hope and Healing in AA
The most useful I could be was just to dance and have fun with everyone else. If I've got experience, strength and hope, as we say, well, I need to share that in the meeting.
Tom's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Starting his journey with alcohol at just 11 years old, Tom found himself in the grip of daily drinking by his twenties. Living with his parents and feeling lost, his father’s suggestion to attend an AA meeting became a pivotal moment in his life.
Detoxing in a hospital for three days followed by a two-week treatment program gave him a sense of safety he hadn't felt in years. But sobriety wasn't a straight path. After 30 days, the obsession returned, and Tom relapsed. Struggling with the concept of a higher power and the daunting task of making amends, especially to his mother, Tom faced numerous challenges. Yet, his love for his mother pushed him to make those difficult amends.
With a sobriety date of August 30, 2014, and his home group being Young People in Greensboro, NC, Tom's journey is one of perseverance and hope. His candid conversation with Don and Sam on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast highlights the importance of community support and the simple yet profound steps of the AA program. Tom's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding a new way of living and rebuilding relationships.
Tune in to hear how he navigated his struggles and found a path to a better future.