The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 091 Andrew
Owl 091 Andrew
Owl 091 Andrew
Tuesday 1st December 2020
Hear Andrew's journey from relapses to sobriety on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast with hosts Don and Sam.
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49 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Andrew's Path to Sobriety: Overcoming Relapses and Finding Hope
I have come to love this program and I love the life I get to have and the light that has entered into my life, and the hope and the optimism of the solution that I get to have as a result of alcoholics anonymous, which is so different than what my experience was in the beginning.
Andrew's story is one that speaks to the heart of anyone who has struggled with addiction. On this episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, hosts Don and Sam sit down with Andrew, who opens up about his tumultuous journey to sobriety. Andrew faced multiple relapses before finding his footing in recovery through Crystal Meth Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. His candid account reveals the deep despair he felt, often thinking the future looked bleak without substances.
A turning point came when a doctor bluntly told him, 'you always have an excuse'. This stark truth was a wake-up call for Andrew, pushing him to seek a different path. With a sobriety date of October 13, 2009, Andrew now finds strength and community in his home group, the Gay Men's Stag Meeting in San Francisco. Throughout the episode, Andrew discusses the vital role of fellowship and sponsorship in his recovery, emphasizing how these connections have been a lifeline.
He also touches on the significance of making amends and how this practice has helped him heal relationships and rebuild his life. One of the most striking aspects of Andrew's story is his love for the program and the life it has afforded him. He speaks with optimism about the future, attributing his transformation to the hope and solutions offered by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this journey for years, Andrew's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of community in recovery.