2 Sober Chicks - Lisa & Julie
2 Sober Chicks - Lisa & Julie
Speaker Series: Matt from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Speaker Series: Matt from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Speaker Series: Matt from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sunday 24th September 2023
Join 2 Sober Chicks as Matt from Cincinnati shares his raw journey from teenage drinking to finding hope in sobriety through AA.
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39 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Matt recalls his first experience with alcohol at 13 and how it shaped his life
- His turning point came when he sought treatment and found solace in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- His story of sponsorship, community, and the ongoing daily fight against relapse illustrates the transformative power of embracing a sober life
I never doubted the power of alcohol. My 32 years of sobriety goes away just as fast as their three days. That's the thing about alcoholism; it can be a long ways back, but it can be a short distance forward if I let it.
Imagine taking your first drink at just 13 years old. For Matt from Cincinnati, Ohio, this was the beginning of a long and winding road through alcoholism. In this episode of '2 Sober Chicks', hosts Lisa and Julie sit down with Matt to hear his gripping tale of struggle and triumph. Growing up in a family where alcohol was a constant presence, Matt's early years were marked by frequent encounters with booze, leading to a tumultuous adolescence and early adulthood.
From sneaking drinks in fields to battling job instability and strained relationships, Matt's life was on a downward spiral. But the story doesn't end there. Matt opens up about his turning point: seeking help through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He shares how finding a supportive community and a dedicated sponsor helped him reclaim his life. This episode is a raw, unfiltered look at the realities of addiction and the power of support systems in the journey to sobriety.
Whether you're on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, Matt's story offers a beacon of hope and resilience.