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Julian – What practical advice do we offer to a newcomer who is struggling to stop drinking?
Julian – What practical advice do we offer to a newcomer who is struggling to stop drinking?
Julian – What practical advice do we offer to a newcomer who is struggling to stop drinking?
Sunday 10th April 2022
Jules shares practical advice on quitting alcohol, reflecting on his journey from struggle to sobriety through AA.
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Episode Overview
- Don't try to quit drinking alone; seek support.
- Follow structured advice from AA members.
- Attend regular meetings and engage with the community.
- Maintain spiritual health as part of recovery.
- Sobriety can lead to a fulfilling and successful life.
I thought I could somehow go to AA but make the rules up myself. And it just didn't work for me.
Jules, a self-proclaimed alcoholic, opens up about his rollercoaster journey to sobriety, sharing practical advice for newcomers grappling with alcohol addiction. This episode of SoberQ is a candid reflection on the challenges and triumphs faced while trying to quit drinking. Jules recounts his first hesitant steps into Alcoholics Anonymous back in 1994, a time when he was living in a boarding house in Sydney, battling loneliness and homelessness.
He talks about his initial reluctance to join AA meetings, driven by the fear of not fitting in with people who seemed 'normal'. Fast forward to 1996, Jules reattempted sobriety for his parents' sake, managing to stay sober for a year before relapsing. His story underscores the difficulty of going it alone and highlights the importance of reaching out for support.
Jules emphasises that the key to his successful sobriety was following the structured advice of AA members—attending 90 meetings in 90 days, getting a sponsor, and reading through the Big Book. With 18 and a half years of sobriety under his belt, Jules shares that maintaining a spiritual condition is crucial for long-term recovery. He talks about sacrificing self-centeredness to survive life's inevitable low spots.
Through AA, Jules has transformed his life beyond what he once imagined possible, building a successful career, buying a home, marrying, and raising children who have never seen him drink. This episode is a heartfelt testament to the power of community and structured support in overcoming addiction. If you're curious about how someone can turn their life around after battling alcoholism, Jules' journey offers hope and practical steps to follow.
Why not give it a listen and see what resonates with you?