John K. AA speakerJohn K. AA speaker
Recovery Radio Network
from Collingswood NJ speaking in Rehoboth Beach DE
48:10•1 Oct 2012
John Cate's Journey: A Love Story in Sobriety
Episode Overview
- John Cate shares his journey to sobriety starting from St. Patrick's Day 1985.
- A family intervention involving a Catholic priest played a crucial role in his recovery.
- John highlights the importance of community and service within AA.
- Humorous stories from John's past add levity to the serious topic of addiction recovery.
- Reflections on love, responsibility, and spiritual growth through AA's twelve steps.
“Love is not a feeling. Love is a decision that requires courage and work to expand our spiritual growth”
Get ready to be inspired by John Cate's heartfelt journey in the Recovery Radio Network episode. John, an AA speaker from Collingswood, NJ, shares his candid and often humorous story of overcoming alcoholism. From his last drink on St. Patrick's Day 1985 to his involvement with his home group in Audubon, New Jersey, John’s tale is one of resilience, love, and transformation.
He speaks about the pivotal intervention by his family and a Catholic priest that set him on the path to sobriety. With ten children and a supportive wife who stood by him, John’s story is both touching and relatable. His anecdotes, like throwing a TV out of a hotel window in Chicago, add a dose of humour to the otherwise serious subject of addiction recovery.
John emphasises the importance of community and service in AA, sharing how being a greeter at meetings helped him stay sober. His reflections on love, responsibility, and the power of AA’s twelve steps are deeply moving. By the end of the episode, you'll understand why John views his journey as a love story. Tune in to hear how he found hope and purpose through Alcoholics Anonymous.
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