The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 046 Chris
Owl 046 Chris
Owl 046 Chris
Friday 1st February 2019
Chris opens up about his journey from court-ordered AA meetings to overcoming six DUIs and finding lasting sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Chris' Road to Recovery: From Court Orders to Lasting Sobriety
That your past, your hard past, becomes your greatest asset? Yeah, well, my sponsor said to me when I said that I shoplifted paint all the time. Feelings, it's one of the greatest things that ever happened to me.
Imagine being ordered by the court to attend AA meetings, thinking you don't need them, only to find yourself back after six DUIs. That's Chris' story. In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, Don and Sam sit down with Chris, who candidly shares his tumultuous journey with alcohol. Starting with his court-mandated AA attendance, Chris initially saw it as a stroke of bad luck.
But after multiple run-ins with the law, he began to see AA in a different light. He recounts how joining members for meals after meetings and spending entire days at the clubhouse started to make a difference. However, moving to a new place disrupted his routine, leading him to relapse. The second attempt at sobriety proved tougher, but it also taught him valuable lessons about finding the right sponsor and the importance of community.
Chris opens up about the mental challenges of sobriety, often referred to as dealing with an 'alcohol mind'. He also touches on the struggle many face with the concept of surrendering to a higher power, especially if they have an aversion to God. One of the most compelling parts of Chris' story is how he turned his past struggles into strengths, using them as assets in his recovery journey.
This episode is a raw and real look at the ups and downs of sobriety, offering hope and practical advice for anyone on a similar path.