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Young and Sober with Julia C

Tuesday 30th April 2024

Julia C shares her inspiring journey of getting sober at 22, highlighting the challenges and joys of young sobriety in AA.
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Young and Sober: Julia C's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Julia shares her experience of getting sober at 22.
  • Highlights the challenges and joys of young sobriety.
  • Discusses the importance of service work in AA.
  • Talks about finding meaningful connections with people of all ages in AA.
  • Shares humorous anecdotes from her early days in AA.
I had zero dollars and zero hope, but I genuinely thought I just needed to switch to wine.
Julia C's journey to sobriety is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, Julia shares her experience of getting sober at a young age. Growing up aware of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) but not fully understanding alcoholism, Julia's drinking spiralled out of control during her college years. By the time she was 22, she had hit rock bottom and found herself isolated and struggling.
Her story is one of resilience, finding hope, and the transformative power of AA's fellowship and principles. Julia talks about the challenges and joys of being young and sober, the importance of service work, and how she found meaningful connections with people of all ages in AA. She also shares some humorous anecdotes about her early days in AA, like attending young people's meetings and even dancing at conventions.
This episode is a heartfelt look at the struggles and triumphs of early sobriety, making it a must-listen for anyone curious about or struggling with alcohol addiction.