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.
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.
This was a fantastic interview. Thank you!
Deserves more views this!!!
3 months sober with help from William's book.
Now that’s powerful 🙏👊
Brilliant episode, loved the personal touch. Thank you both ❤️
Thank you for your kind words