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Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
Pete B's Emotional Journey From Addition to Finding Narcotics Anonymous Part 1 of 2
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Join Pete B on 'Sober Friends' as he shares his heartfelt journey from Navy struggles to finding hope in Narcotics Anonymous.
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Get the buttons here!Pete B's Heartfelt Journey: From Navy Struggles to Narcotics Anonymous
I had the thought I'd heard somewhere someone say that I stopped growing emotionally the day I started using, and that thought just hit me just as I walked back into this room full of teenagers, and I looked around and I said: well, I started drinking when I was 12. When I was 12, I said: I'm right here, and for whatever that thought allowed me to open up my mind, open up my heart, and The Second Half of that meeting, I spent the whole meeting thinking: yeah, me too, me too.
Imagine growing up in a family where addiction loomed large, only to find yourself grappling with the same demons years later. That's Pete B's story. A Navy veteran, Pete's early life was marked by his mother's involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous and his father's participation in Al-Anon. As a defense mechanism, Pete became the family joker, masking his inner turmoil with humor.
But when he joined the military, his substance use spiraled out of control, leading to numerous scrapes, including a blackout incident in Israel. This episode of the 'Sober Friends' podcast is a rollercoaster of emotions as Pete opens up about his journey through addiction and recovery. He shares poignant moments, like an out-of-body experience and the heart-wrenching loss of his best friend shortly after being saved by him.
Despite multiple attempts at finding solace in Alcoholics Anonymous, it was Narcotics Anonymous that finally resonated with Pete. He candidly discusses overcoming his skepticism and finding genuine relief and support in NA. In this two-part series, Pete also touches on his role in developing some of the first NA literature, offering a unique glimpse into the organization's history. This episode isn't just about Pete's struggles; it's a testament to resilience and the power of community in recovery.
Tune in to hear Pete's raw and honest account of battling addiction and finding hope.