RE 137: The "ISM" or the Incredibly Short MemoryRE 137: The "ISM" or the Incredibly Short Memory
Recovery Elevator
I want to talk about the word Alcoholism, more specifically, the tail end of that word, the ISM- Incredible Short Memory, the painful acute memories are sobriety fuel. We cannot do this alone. Adam, with 57 days since his last drink,...
33:41•2 Oct 2017
Sobriety and the Power of Memory: Adam's Story on Recovery Elevator
“It's the pain that causes us to make this change and oftentimes the pain has to be intense, acute, to make these changes.”
Ever thought about how our memories can shape our journey to sobriety? In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Adam, a 36-year-old from New Hampshire, opens up about his path to living alcohol-free. With 57 days of sobriety under his belt, Adam shares how the painful memories of his drinking days have become a powerful motivator for staying sober.
He dives into his early drinking habits, which started in his twenties as a way to escape stress, and how it eventually spiraled into daily drinking. Adam explains that a shift in mindset was key to his recovery. Everywhere he looked, he saw signs pointing towards sobriety, creating a sense of accountability that made it harder to go back to old habits.
He also touches on the discomfort and pain that led him to quit drinking, despite not having a dramatic 'rock bottom' moment. Adam's story highlights the importance of support from loved ones and the role that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has played in his journey. He emphasizes trusting your gut and listening to your heart when it comes to making life changes.
This episode is a heartfelt and honest look at the challenges and rewards of sobriety, offering hope and encouragement to anyone on a similar path.
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