S1. E2. William Porter: Author Alcohol Explained From Solicitor to Paratrooper Drunk in the Morning

William Porter, Author of Alcohol Explained. From morning drinking to over 10 years sober. Serving in Iraq
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[@geo6740]

I've been alcohol dependent from my early teens until well into retirement age. Despite my daily drinking I managed to have a clean driving record, a 25 year marriage, and 28 years with the same employer. But that's all gone now. I went from psychological dependence to full on physical dependence, requiring 8 in patient detoxes over the years.
I gave AA a shot, but it had a negative impact on my psyche. I felt like drinking more after meetings than before I went in. I did work the steps with a sponsor and tried different meetings, but the urge to drink only grew stronger. I switched to the SMART Recovery Program and have been sober since Sept 2021.

[@piscesbelle3196]

This was a fantastic interview. Thank you!

[@gareth3152]

3 months sober with help from William's book.

[@SoberStu]

Now that’s powerful 🙏👊

[@Keefter78]

Deserves more views this!!!

[@christianekrueger9615]

Brilliant episode, loved the personal touch. Thank you both ❤️

[@SoberStu]

Thank you for your kind words