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Bob D. AA Male
Bob D. AA Male
Bob D. AA Male
Monday 12th May 2025
Join Bob D. as he shares his journey from alcohol's grip to the freedom found in AA, blending humour with heartfelt insights.
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65 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Embrace community support to sustain sobriety.
- Service work can transform your recovery journey.
- Humour helps break the bondage of self.
- Finding freedom often reveals hidden constraints.
- Sponsorship is vital in Alcoholics Anonymous.
You don't know you're not free until you're free.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the life of Bob D., an AA speaker with a knack for storytelling that blends humour with hard-hitting truths. In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, Bob takes you on a journey from his early days of feeling disconnected despite a loving family, to his eventual discovery of alcohol and the deceptive comfort it brought.
With anecdotes that range from a childhood horseradish mishap to blackout escapades, Bob shares his experience with alcohol's grip and the eventual freedom he found in sobriety. Bob paints a vivid picture of what it's like to live a 'double life'—pretending to fit in while secretly battling inner demons. He candidly discusses the power of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it helped him find his place among people who 'get it'.
You'll hear about his sponsor's wise words and the significance of service in AA, which Bob describes as transformative. With a blend of wit and wisdom, he emphasises the importance of community and service in maintaining sobriety, likening it to the way trees support each other to reach their full potential. Bob's tale is not just about his struggles but also about finding joy and laughter in recovery.
His infectious humour shines through as he recalls moments of embarrassment turned into life lessons, and he leaves you with a sense of hope and camaraderie. Whether you're new to recovery or a seasoned veteran, Bob's story is a reminder that you're never alone on this journey. Why not join Bob as he shares his wisdom and laughter, and maybe even find your own standing ovation along the way?