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Very Inappropriate
Very Inappropriate
Very Inappropriate
Friday 29th November 2019
Join Bob on Steppin' Out Radio as he shares his journey from childhood warmth through alcohol to lifelong sobriety with the help of AA.
18 minutes
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Bob's Sobriety: From Winter Warmth to Lifelong Recovery
Finally in 1975, I had that one episode where I walked in the bathroom. I liked AA, but, unlike Ralph, I didn't take to it right away. And it took me a long time to realize that AA was giving me a roadmap- this is something I'd never had before- a roadmap to how to live.
Bob's journey to sobriety started in the cold, rural landscapes of his childhood home. Growing up without heat or indoor plumbing, Bob found warmth in alcohol from a young age. His father, also a drinker, introduced him to house painting during his teenage years, but life took a tragic turn when his father suffered a stroke. On that same fateful day, Bob lost his musical heroes in a plane crash, deepening his reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism.
As a young husband and father, Bob's drinking escalated. He vividly recalls a New Year's Eve where he became 'very inappropriate', a moment that marked the beginning of his downward spiral. By 1975, he hit rock bottom and decided to walk into an AA meeting. That decision changed everything. In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Bob opens up about his journey through addiction and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
Bob's reflections offer a raw and honest look at life before and after sobriety. He emphasizes the importance of community support and the belief in oneself. His story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction, showing that it's never too late to seek help and turn your life around. Tune in to hear Bob's heartfelt story and discover how he found a new path, free from the clutches of alcohol.