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Donny D. AA Male
Donny D. AA Male
Donny D. AA Male
Friday 21st November 2025
Donny D. shares his candid journey from denial to recovery, highlighting the power of community and faith in overcoming alcoholism.
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Episode Overview
- Denial can be a significant barrier to accepting one's alcoholism.
- Mentors like Skip Scoville can play a crucial role in recovery.
- Spiritual growth and faith can guide one through recovery.
- The 12-step programme offers a structured path to sobriety.
- Community support is vital for lasting sobriety.
"I don't ever want to live that way again because there's an outfit called Alcoholics Anonymous that took me in when nobody else would have me."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Meet Donny D., a spirited AA speaker who takes listeners on a rollercoaster journey through his tumultuous battle with alcoholism and his inspiring path to recovery. Donny candidly recounts his experiences, from his initial denial of being an alcoholic to his eventual realisation that he had lost control over his drinking.
With humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, he shares how his self-will and pride often got in the way of accepting help. Yet, through the guidance of mentors like Skip Scoville and transformative experiences in Alcoholics Anonymous, Donny found a new way of living. His story is not just about overcoming addiction but about finding faith, community, and purpose.
Donny's encounters with the justice system, multiple stints in rehab, and life lessons learned along the way paint a vivid picture of the challenges and victories in recovery. His anecdotes about auctioneering, driving a truck, and even singing to vacuum cleaners provide both humour and insight into the chaotic life of an alcoholic. Listeners will be moved by Donny's account of how a seemingly random hitchhiker encounter affirmed his faith and his belief that a higher power was guiding him.
His story highlights the importance of community support, spiritual growth, and the power of the 12-step programme in transforming lives. So, if you're curious about what it takes to rebuild life after addiction, Donny D.'s tale is a must-listen.