If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Far, Go Together.

If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Far, Go Together.

What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? RAW Recovery’s Daily Trudge session with host Dion takes that question head-on by talking about why trying to "go it alone" so often backfires. With his usual mix of humour (including a loud rooster almost destined to become "rooster nuggies" and a proud Grogu T-shirt cameo) and straight talk, he lays out why isolation feeds addiction, while connection keeps sobriety alive.

Centred around the AA saying "We" and the idea that you can even make your AA group your first higher power, the conversation keeps circling back to one key line: "Addiction thrives in isolation, but recovery thrives in connection." Dion reads from AA literature, then breaks it down in simple, relatable language, stressing that it’s fine to start small – even a table, a tree, or a meeting can be a first step toward a higher power.

He talks honestly about shame, reputation, and why so many people, especially men, hide their struggles rather than ask for help. There’s a strong focus on real-world tools: sponsors, home groups, service work, and those vital chats before and after meetings that build genuine fellowship. He challenges people who still call themselves newcomers after a year or more of sobriety, urging them to recognise their growth so they can help the next person.

A big theme is interdependence: being willing both to give and receive help, meeting others "where they’re at", and remembering that "none of us got here alone, and very few of us stay here alone." It’s blunt, warm, and very human – perfect for anyone tired of white-knuckling it in silence and wondering if they really do need other people in recovery.

If you’ve been telling yourself "I’ve got this" while staying stuck, could it be time to let someone walk that path with you?