Paul Churchill
Paul Churchill
RE 184: The Greatest Miracle of All Time
RE 184: The Greatest Miracle of All Time
RE 184: The Greatest Miracle of All Time
Monday 27th August 2018
Paul Churchill shares his personal journey of overcoming alcoholism through faith and community support on Recovery Elevator. Listen for hope and insights.
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Paul Churchill
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Paul's Path to Sobriety: Embracing Faith and Community Support
This is a glimpse of the holy grail in recovery: turning your life, your will yourself, over to a power greater than yourself.
Imagine finding the strength to turn your life around after years of battling alcohol. In this episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill takes us on a deeply personal journey through his struggles with alcoholism and the pivotal moments that led to his recovery. At 67, Paul, from St. Paul, Minnesota, shares his story with raw honesty, detailing how his drinking habits evolved over the years and the impact it had on his life and relationships.
Paul recounts how he initially drank moderately in his 20s, but as life threw curveballs—like the loss of his second wife to breast cancer—his drinking escalated. He describes the office culture that encouraged after-work drinks and how he gradually switched from beer to whiskey, eventually hiding his drinking from his third wife. Despite several attempts to quit, it wasn't until Paul embraced a higher power and leaned on the support of others that he found the strength to stay sober.
This episode isn't just about Paul's story; it's a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming addiction. Paul discusses how self-reflection and sharing his experiences with others have been crucial in maintaining his sobriety. He also touches on the broader impacts of alcohol on mental health, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues in the recovery process. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting a loved one, Paul's journey offers hope and practical insights.
Tune in to hear how one man found his way to a better life by embracing faith and community support.