Howard L.
Howard L.
Quinten S. – Sober 2 Years
Quinten S. – Sober 2 Years
Quinten S. – Sober 2 Years
Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Quinten S. shares his journey from chaotic adolescent drinking to nearly three years of sobriety, highlighting the transformative power of AA.
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Episode Overview
- Quinten's alcohol use began amidst a chaotic home life.
- His drinking escalated quickly alongside marijuana use.
- He became a daily drinker, hiding his alcoholism through isolation.
- COVID-19 accelerated his path to sobriety.
- A supportive boss in AA played a crucial role in his recovery.
If you would have told me three years ago that this is where my life would be, I would only hope that half of it would come true.
In this episode of AA Recovery Interviews, Quinten S. shares his journey from mid-adolescent drinking to achieving nearly three years of sobriety. Growing up in a chaotic home environment, Quinten's alcohol use quickly escalated alongside regular marijuana use. By his early 20s, he was a daily drinker, hiding his functional alcoholism through isolation. Despite attending an AA meeting a few years before getting sober, it wasn't until just before his 25th birthday that he fully committed to the program.
Quinten's story is filled with raw honesty and reflects the persistence needed to maintain sobriety. He talks about the challenges he faced, including emotional tolls and the pressure of maintaining a double life during college. Quinten also shares how COVID-19 accelerated his path to sobriety and how a supportive boss in the AA program played a crucial role in his recovery. His experiences highlight the importance of service, sponsorship, and staying connected to a sober fellowship.
Quinten's narrative is both inspiring and a testament to the transformative power of AA's simple suggestions. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, you'll find valuable lessons and encouragement in Quinten's story.