Diego R. – Sober 5 YearsDiego R. – Sober 5 Years
AA Recovery Interviews
Diego R. grew up in Venezuela in a fear-ridden household with an alcoholic father whose rage left an indelible mark on the only child. Though his father left when he was five, Diego had learned how to use rage and rebellion to compensate for his fear a...
1:04:55•21 Jun 2023
Diego R.'s Path from Chaos to Calm: Five Years Sober
Episode Overview
- Diego's journey from growing up in a fear-ridden household to living a fast and reckless lifestyle as a functional alcoholic
- The pivotal moment when Diego hit rock bottom in 2018 and committed to AA's program of recovery
- Insights into the gifts and opportunities that sobriety has brought Diego
- Valuable lessons learned from experiencing a relapse and the power of staying sober for over five years
- Diego's story offers hope and healing, especially for those in the early years of their recovery journey
“Staying sober for five-plus years has generated many gifts for Diego and countless opportunities to be of service to other sober alcoholics. I think you will find his testimony to be of great value, especially those of you in the early years of your AA program.”
Imagine growing up in a household where fear was a constant companion, thanks to an alcoholic father whose rage left deep scars. This was Diego R.'s reality in Venezuela. Though his father left when he was just five, the lessons of rage and rebellion stuck with Diego, fueling a reckless lifestyle once he discovered alcohol. As a mechanical engineer, Diego's job rotations gave him ample time to drink and chase women, turning his off-duty hours into a whirlwind of chaos.
His work took him around the globe, but the disease of alcoholism followed him everywhere. Ironically, one of his responsibilities was to monitor others for alcohol and drug use, even as he struggled with his own addiction. Diego's story took a turn in 2018 when he hit rock bottom and committed to the AA program. Now, five years sober, Diego reflects on the transformative power of recovery.
He shares the highs and lows of his journey, including a relapse that taught him invaluable lessons. For anyone navigating the early stages of sobriety or supporting a loved one through it, Diego's story offers hope and practical insights.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.