4th Dimension
4th Dimensioners
Rob D's Story
Rob D's Story
Rob D's Story
Friday 26th May 2023
Listen to Rob D's powerful story of battling alcoholism, finding support in AA, and transforming his life on the '4th Dimensioners Podcast'.
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68 minutes
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Empowering
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Sobriety Day by Day
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Rob shares his journey of battling alcoholism and finding solace in community
- He reflects on the challenges he faced in high school and college, his struggle with isolation, and the gradual descent into alcoholism
- Rob candidly discusses the impact of stress and the unrealistic expectations he placed on himself, both personally and professionally
- His narrative delves into the pivotal role Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) played in his recovery and the initial reluctance he felt towards the program
- Rob's introspection and growth through the AA meetings is evident as he shares how he found solace, acceptance, and a sense of community within the Fourth Dimensioners and local AA groups
I saw you wanting to say one final thing. The thing I look forward to, and one of these days I'll actually wake up early enough to do it, is I'm going to at some point get to that meeting in Binghamton again. Because even though it didn't stick, it's because of what they did. I know as I slowly get to know more and more people coming in and occasionally going out of the rooms, it can feel like I haven't made a difference. But the reality is sometimes you make differences that you won't see for years. So three, four years after they hear it, they remember that they can come to the rooms and i hope that i hope it helps somebody that's the end goal for all of this right you know like tell our stories and hope that it's it makes sense to somebody else well rob thank you so much for sharing your time with us today and your vulnerability and being able to just kind of like talk about some of the dark places that you were that helped get you where you are now.
Ever felt like you're drowning and can't find a way out? Rob D's story might be just what you need to hear. In this episode of the '4th Dimensioners Podcast', Rob opens up about his long battle with alcoholism and his path to sobriety. Rob's journey began with casual drinking, which spiraled into a full-blown addiction that he could no longer control. His story is raw and real, filled with moments of despair and triumph.
He talks about hitting rock bottom and the personal breakdown that finally pushed him to seek help through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The fourth step in his recovery, which involved facing his issues with sex, was one of the hardest things he's ever done. But it was also a turning point. Through AA, Rob learned to stand up for himself and his needs, becoming a better parent and friend in the process.
He acknowledges the pain of his past but believes that working through his character defects has brought him freedom and a better way of life. Rob's transformation is a testament to the power of community and support in overcoming addiction. His story offers hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with similar challenges, reminding us that healing and change are possible, even in the darkest of times.