A Love Story Part 1 - Bruce & KarenA Love Story Part 1 - Bruce & Karen
Sober.Coffee Podcast
Bruce and Karen share their powerful journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of love and support.
30:57•6 Sept 2023
Bruce & Karen: A Love Story of Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Bruce shares his 17-year journey to sobriety, detailing a harrowing period of addiction to alcohol and narcotics
- Karen provides her perspective as someone involved in the Al-Anon journey, shedding light on the challenges and dynamics of being in a relationship with someone battling addiction
- The discussion delves into the pivotal moments that led Bruce to seek help, the role of AA in his recovery, and the ongoing support and understanding from Karen
- Insightful conversation about the complexities of addiction, the transformative power of recovery, and the importance of unwavering support in the journey to sobriety
“I do find myself still kind of living by that 20-minute 'oh no, no'... go back to it occasionally. 'Oh, I just need to get through the next 20 minutes.' I've rarely... we are now up to 40 minutes, Mike.”
Grab a seat at the Sober.Coffee Shop as Mike and Glenn welcome Bruce and Karen, a couple who have weathered the storm of addiction and come out stronger. Bruce opens up about his 17-year battle with alcohol and narcotics, painting a vivid picture of how addiction nearly tore his life apart. But this isn't just Bruce's story.
Karen, his wife of 34 years, shares her journey through Al-Anon, providing a heartfelt look at what it's like to stand by someone fighting addiction. Together, they explore the pivotal moments that led Bruce to seek help, the crucial role AA played in his recovery, and the ongoing support Karen offered every step of the way.
This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the highs and lows of addiction and recovery, showcasing the transformative power of love and support. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Bruce and Karen's story is a testament to resilience and hope.
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