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  • vol 61. Sobriety Date 3/12/2009 (Jim)

vol 61. Sobriety Date 3/12/2009 (Jim)

Thursday 8th July 2021

Jim's journey from faith to alcoholism and back again offers hope and inspiration for those battling addiction on Keep Coming Back Podcast.
65 minutes
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Keep Coming Back Podcast
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Jim's Journey: From Faith to Alcoholism and Back Again

I forget what you asked. If I don't get it, then god doesn't exist. Yeah, well, the thing- and this was so profound to me- that same sponsor.
Jim's story is a rollercoaster of faith, loss, and redemption. Growing up in a home where alcohol was absent but its shadow loomed large, Jim found solace in his religious roots. Active in church and a fan of Christian rock festivals, he seemed set on a spiritual path. But life threw a wrench into his plans when his father passed away when Jim was just 17.
This loss shook his faith to the core, leading him to view those who leaned on God as weak. Slowly but surely, Jim began to drift into the world of alcohol, pot, and even shoplifting. By the time he reached college, his drinking was a daily ritual. The lines between reality and fantasy blurred, and anger and rage took over, leaving him fearing he was turning into a sociopath. This fear drove him to seek recovery out of sheer desperation.
Twelve years into sobriety, Jim continues to work the steps and finds new insights with each spiritual experience. His journey from a religious upbringing to the depths of alcoholism and back to a renewed faith is a testament to the power of recovery. Jim's story offers hope and inspiration for anyone grappling with addiction and searching for a way out.
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