Jeff V: A Journey from Darkness to Light in Sobriety
I'm going to make sure that you're clean and fed and warm and, most of all, I'm going to make sure that you're loved and there's absolutely nothing that that little girl could ever do to change the way I look at her or to change the way that I feel about her, and the reason that I do that is: I'm her father, and that's what a father does.
Ever wondered what it takes to pull yourself out of the depths of addiction? Jeff V from Fargo, North Dakota, offers a candid look into his journey in this episode of Sober Cast. Speaking at the Crested Butte Mountain Conference in 2014, Jeff, who got sober in 1992, mixes humor with heartfelt moments as he recounts his struggles and triumphs. His story isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about reclaiming life and finding joy in sobriety.
Jeff talks openly about the mental grip of addiction and how it once consumed him. He also shares the pivotal role that AA and Al-Anon played in his recovery, highlighting the importance of support systems and the power of forgiveness. Through his experiences, Jeff reminds us that recovery is a shared journey filled with hope and the promise of a better tomorrow. Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and found happiness along the way.