Casey R.  AA speaker

Casey R. AA speaker

Recovery Radio Network

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1:06:207 Sept 2017

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Casey R.'s Journey: From Teenage Chaos to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Casey shares his journey from teenage alcoholism to sobriety.
  • Emphasises the mental obsession with alcohol and its impact.
  • Highlights the transformative power of AA's 12 steps.
  • Stresses the importance of community support in recovery.
  • Offers hope and humour through personal anecdotes.
I just don't want to be sick anymore. Every cell in my body has to change for me to have a chance.

Casey R. brings a captivating and raw perspective to the Recovery Radio Network, sharing his journey from teenage alcoholism to finding sobriety through AA. Casey’s storytelling is filled with humour and authenticity, making it easy to relate to his struggles and triumphs. He recounts his first drink at 16, sneaking tequila in a diet Dr. Pepper bottle, and the chaotic path that followed.

Casey vividly describes his pattern of drinking alone in bathrooms, feeling out of place among social drinkers, and the demoralising cycle of addiction. His anecdotes about sneaking out of his house and the moment he realised he’d lost control offer a stark look into the life of an alcoholic teen. The turning point came when Casey found himself in treatment, grappling with the idea that his drinking was ruining his life.

His candid reflections on the mental obsession with alcohol and the profound impact of the AA programme are both enlightening and moving. Casey emphasises the importance of the 12 steps, sharing how they transformed his life and helped him find peace. His journey is a testament to the power of community and the possibility of change, no matter how deep the struggle.

Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, Casey’s story is a must-listen for its honesty, humour, and hope.

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