Station Manager
Station Manager
Bobbie C AA speaker
Bobbie C AA speaker
Bobbie C AA speaker
Wednesday 7th July 2021
Bobbie C shares his raw and inspiring journey through alcoholism and recovery, highlighting the power of community and the 12-step programme.
Explicit
62 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Encouraging
Authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Station Manager
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
Sobriety Day by Day
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Health in Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
4221 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Bobbie C: A Journey from Despair to Hope
Episode Overview
- Bobbie C shares his journey from alcoholism to recovery.
- Highlights the importance of seeking help and community support.
- Describes the transformative power of the 12-step programme.
- Emphasises finding joy and purpose in sobriety.
- Encourages resilience and hope for those struggling with addiction.
Whatever you did drunk, you can do stone cold sober - be better at it, have more fun, and most of all, remember it.
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, Bobbie C shares his heartfelt journey through alcoholism and recovery. Speaking candidly in 2000, Bobbie takes us back to his blue-collar upbringing in South Philadelphia, where he had his first drink in his grandparents' basement. Despite a childhood devoid of alcohol at home, he soon found himself seeking acceptance through drinking, leading to a series of reckless decisions and dangerous situations.
His need to fit in outweighed his own moral compass, landing him in numerous predicaments that only alcohol seemed to solve temporarily. Bobbie's story isn't just about the lows of addiction but also the transformative power of recovery. He recounts the pivotal moment when he sought help, making a desperate call to Alcoholics Anonymous that changed his life.
Through vivid anecdotes, he describes the challenges and triumphs of his journey, including his commitment to the 12-step programme and the profound impact it had on his life. Bobbie also touches on the importance of community and service within AA, sharing how being part of groups like the '12 Steppers' brigade in the Mummers Parade helped him find joy and purpose in sobriety.
His narrative is filled with humour and raw honesty, making it relatable and inspiring for anyone facing similar struggles. If you're looking for a story of resilience and hope, Bobbie's experience is a testament to the power of recovery and the support of a community that accepts you as you are. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found happiness and peace in sobriety.