Gerry
Gerry
Adam
Adam
Adam
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Join Adam as he shares his story from youthful struggles with alcohol to finding hope and purpose in sobriety.
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27 minutes
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Informative
Engaging
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Gerry
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Adam shares his early experiences with alcohol as an altar boy.
- Discusses the rapid progression of his addiction and legal troubles.
- Highlights the significance of attending AA meetings and finding a sponsor.
- Emphasises staying active in the fellowship and doing service work.
- Reflects on achieving personal goals through sobriety.
I loved what alcohol did for me. It made me feel like I was somebody.
In this episode of 'I'm Sober Today', Gerry sits down with Adam, who shares his remarkable journey from a young altar boy sneaking sips of wine to becoming a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Adam's story is filled with ups and downs, starting with his early introduction to alcohol and the trouble it brought him, like crashing cars and struggling through school with a Sprite bottle filled with booze.
But what makes Adam's tale truly compelling is his transformation through the AA programme, which began when he was just 16. He recounts the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety, including his court-ordered AA meeting and the influential figures who guided him along the way. Adam talks candidly about the importance of having a sponsor, staying active in the fellowship, and finding a higher power to lean on.
His anecdotes about being fired from his first AA job as a door greeter and getting caught in the marijuana maintenance programme add a touch of humour to his otherwise serious journey. As he discusses his life post-recovery, Adam highlights the value of service work and staying engaged in the community, whether it's planning sober dances or camping trips.
He emphasises how sobriety has allowed him to achieve goals he never thought possible, like becoming a fireman despite losing his driving privileges at a young age. Adam's reflections are both honest and uplifting, offering hope to anyone struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear how he navigated life's challenges without resorting to alcohol and why he believes sobriety is the greatest gift he's ever received.