AJ Butler
AJ Butler
Tightrope walker with a wheelbarrow. My friend, young Steve, Ep.7
Tightrope walker with a wheelbarrow. My friend, young Steve, Ep.7
Tightrope walker with a wheelbarrow. My friend, young Steve, Ep.7
Saturday 23rd March 2019
Listen to Steve's raw and inspiring journey from addiction to recovery on the Oct-sober Recovery Podcast with AJ Butler.
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62 minutes
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Author:
AJ Butler
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Steve's Story: From Chaos to Clarity on the Road to Sobriety
Alcohol isn’t his problem but it’s the disease of alcoholism that is the problem and the pit in the stomach that comes along with the disease which needs to be filled. He says he never had a social drink in his life....same!!
Steve's journey into addiction began in a home where alcohol was always present. But for Steve, it wasn't just about drinking; it was about the relentless disease of alcoholism and the gnawing emptiness it brought. Meeting AJ Butler through a twelve-step program, Steve opens up about his unique path to recovery in this episode of the Oct-sober Recovery Podcast. Steve's tale is one of rapid descent.
By 18, he had discovered cocaine, which accelerated his downfall, leading him to a series of jails and institutions. Despite finding a twelve-step program at 21, he struggled to fully commit, trying to fill the void with various substances. It wasn’t until he embraced the spiritual aspect of recovery that he found some semblance of peace. In a candid conversation with AJ, Steve discusses the pitfalls of swapping one addiction for another and the crucial role of surrendering control.
He admits that intellect and love alone couldn’t save him; it was about acknowledging his 'allergy' to alcohol and finding a higher power to guide him. Steve's story is both raw and inspiring, shedding light on the often chaotic journey to sobriety. His message is clear: recovery is deeply personal, and while everyone's path may differ, the need for support and spirituality remains universal.
Tune in to hear Steve's compelling narrative and gain insights into the struggle and triumph of overcoming addiction.