The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 042 John
Owl 042 John
Owl 042 John
Saturday 1st December 2018
John recounts his battle with addiction and how AA's steps led him to sobriety in this episode of Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast.
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62 minutes
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Empowering
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My thinking changed, and I love the breakdown of that to be so simple. But I'm talking about, oh, my perception of the way that I think and operate has become clearer, and it's a real thing.
Imagine starting your journey with drugs at just 13. That's John's story, and it's one filled with ups and downs, but ultimately, a tale of hope and recovery. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, Don and Sam chat with John about his early struggles with addiction and his relentless pursuit of sobriety. By the time he was 14, John had already attended his first NA meeting, attempting the daunting '90 meetings in 90 days' challenge.
Despite several attempts to stay clean, including a six-month stint in treatment at 16, he found himself back in the throes of addiction shortly after leaving. The emotional toll was heavy, even leading him to contemplate suicide for a year. But John's story takes a turn when he decides to give AA one more shot. He speaks candidly about the transformative power of doing a thorough Fourth Step inventory, which led to a profound spiritual awakening and a psychic change.
Through honesty, self-realization, and humility, John found the tools he needed to maintain his sobriety. Prayer, meditation, and helping others became cornerstones of his recovery journey. He also opens up about how dealing with mental health issues and changing home groups and sponsors has been crucial in his continued growth. This episode is a raw and inspiring conversation that offers hope to anyone grappling with addiction.
John's experience underscores the importance of community, stepwork, and spiritual growth in the path to sobriety.