ESH: John V sober in 1957 speaking in the 80s (Native American)ESH: John V sober in 1957 speaking in the 80s (Native American)
Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
John V (sober in 1957) aka Indian John is from from Berlin Mass, he is telling his story at the Sandhills Conference held in North Carolina at an unknown time. He was a bit of a circuit speaker back in the 70s thru the 80s. Sober Cast is now availab...
1:35:51•22 May 2021
Indian John's Journey: Sobriety, Sensitivity, and Strength
“The hope has to be born on what you believe in. I'm glad that he is well, but I'm also glad he couldn't make it. I said I don't want to go to a meeting because, like I tell you, I'm a very sensitive person and if I'm not dressed too well, you know, if I had a long hair and wine sores, like I always do when I sober up and take About Three Weeks, Sometimes A Month, before my face would clear up, I'm what you call a person who cannot forget himself, and I I don't like to walk into a lot of people when I think everybody's looking at me and I didn't want to go to meetings, and Ike says: well, they have coffee and donuts and they're free.”
Imagine finding yourself at a crossroads, with addiction on one side and a chance for a new life on the other. This episode of Sober Cast features John V, also known as Indian John, who faced that very decision back in 1957. Born and raised on a reservation in Massachusetts, John’s story is a compelling mix of struggle, resilience, and transformation. Speaking at the Sandhills Conference in North Carolina, he shares his Experience, Strength, and Hope (ESH) with heartfelt honesty.
John talks about his early days in Alcoholics Anonymous, where his deep sensitivity initially kept him from speaking out for two years. Despite this, he found strength in his faith and the unwavering support of his AA community. His journey underscores the importance of hope and the value of hard work in recovery. John’s candid reflections on how alcohol affected his vision and relationships bring a unique perspective to his story.
Above all, he emphasizes the role of honesty and family support in his sobriety. This episode is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of AA and the enduring gift of family.
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