Howard L.
Howard L.
Robert H. – Sober 22 Years
Robert H. – Sober 22 Years
Robert H. – Sober 22 Years
Wednesday 6th July 2022
Robert H. discusses his 22-year journey of sobriety through AA, highlighting early struggles, family support, and the impact of relationships on recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Robert H.: From Teen Struggles to 22 Years of Sobriety
The one determinant factor in that is relationships. [...] It's important to say that I came in kicking and screaming that left my own devices.
Picture a young boy of just 13, already battling the demons of alcoholism and drug addiction. That's Robert H.'s story, and it's nothing short of remarkable. Growing up in a family deeply affected by alcoholism, it seemed almost inevitable that Robert would follow a similar path. But with the intervention of his parents and grandfather, all active members of AA, Robert found a lifeline.
Treatment and an alternative peer group helped him turn his life around at an age when most kids are just starting high school. Imagine sitting in an AA meeting with both your father and grandfather—that was Robert's reality. Despite his father's struggles with relapses, Robert remained steadfast in his commitment to sobriety. Incentivized by his grandfather's promise of a fully-paid college tuition, he channeled the skills and maturity he gained from AA into his education. Today, with a Ph.D.
and a 17-year career in addiction and mental health, Robert is a living testament to the power of long-term recovery. In this episode, he opens up about the importance of relationships in addiction recovery, his reflections on spirituality, and how the pandemic has impacted the landscape of addiction and recovery. It's a story filled with hope, resilience, and the transformative power of AA.