Keith B. -39 Years Sober : A Bottle On The FenceKeith B. -39 Years Sober : A Bottle On The Fence
Recovery Edge
Keith B. sits down and shares his story with us today. With 39 years and some change, of recovery under his belt, he has been through many trials. But when he decided to make God #1, things fell right in to place. Thanks Keith for sharing your experi...
1:01:45•12 Mar 2021
Keith B.: 39 Years of Sobriety and Wisdom
“When somebody your age is helping you, you relate more in AA, right, and that's why I tell new people when you come in, talk to the other new people in here, because those people are just like you, they understand, you know, and that's what I did.”
What does nearly four decades of sobriety look like? Keith B. paints a vivid picture in this episode of 'Recovery Edge'. With 39 years of recovery under his belt, Keith's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of community. He opens up about the crucial role AA meetings played in his life, offering a sense of belonging and support that was indispensable to his sobriety.
Keith also dives into the emotional highs and lows of relationships, sharing how he navigated these challenges without turning back to alcohol. Spirituality, for Keith, was a cornerstone of his recovery. Making God his priority helped him find peace and direction when everything else seemed uncertain. Keith doesn’t shy away from discussing the darker times either.
He talks about the impact of the Vietnam War and the hippie movement on his addiction, and how he felt left behind as his peers moved on to successful lives while he continued to drink. His candid reflections serve as a powerful reminder that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. If you're looking for a story that combines raw honesty with hard-earned wisdom, Keith's 39-year journey is one you won't want to miss.
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