The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 082 Brad
Owl 082 Brad
Owl 082 Brad
Wednesday 15th July 2020
Join Don and Sam on Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast as Brad shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Brad's Sobriety Journey: From Isolation to Chosen Family on Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast
Because accepting the things I cannot change does not mean not caring, and it may be that there's something more to be done.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around from the depths of addiction? In this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, hosts Don and Sam sit down with Brad, whose story is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Moving to LA, Brad found himself entangled in a web of alcohol, cocaine, and meth, leading to severe isolation and loneliness. It was a dark period that made him question his will to live.
But what pulled him back from the brink? Surprisingly, 'The Golden Girls' played a role in his recovery journey, offering a strange but comforting solace during his darkest times. Brad's sobriety date is August 1, 2005, and he now finds strength in his home group, the Southwest Michigan Young People's Group in Stevensville, MI. His candid discussion about the unmanageability of his life due to drugs offers a raw look at the destructive power of addiction.
Yet, it's not all gloom. Brad's story is also one of hope and transformation. He talks about the shift to virtual meetings during the pandemic and how they initially seemed less effective than face-to-face interactions. However, he found that these virtual spaces could be just as impactful for maintaining sobriety and building connections.
Perhaps most touching is Brad's reflection on the concept of 'chosen family.' Rejected by various communities and institutions, he found solace in his queer and gay friends, who became his chosen family. This episode is a compelling reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, there's always a way back up with the right support and community. Tune in to hear Brad's inspiring journey and discover how he found his path to a brighter future.