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Light Into Dark Places - Fr Tom 1992
Light Into Dark Places - Fr Tom 1992
Light Into Dark Places - Fr Tom 1992
Monday 28th April 2025
Fr Tom shares his candid story of alcoholism and recovery, revealing how sobriety became his greatest blessing.
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- Alcoholism can present as blackouts and personality changes.
- Sobriety involves phases from fun to problems.
- Recovery is not just abstaining but building a fulfilling life.
- Supportive community is vital in recovery.
- Recognising alcoholism as a blessing can transform perspectives.
"My alcoholism has been the greatest blessing of my life."
In this episode of the Recovery Crone Podcast, Fr Tom takes listeners on a journey through his tumultuous relationship with alcohol. With humour and candour, he recounts his early drinking days, starting from mixing bourbon with Hershey's syrup as a youngster, to becoming an adult who could outdrink peers twice his size. Fr Tom shares the bewildering symptoms of alcoholism, like blackouts and personality changes, with a dash of wit that makes you nod along knowingly.
He recalls the surreal moment when he was applauded at his first AA meeting simply for not drinking since Tuesday – a testament to the understanding and camaraderie found in recovery groups. Fr Tom's narrative is peppered with anecdotes that illustrate the phases of alcoholism, from fun to problems, and ultimately just problems. His story is a mosaic of personal struggles and triumphs, from teaching while battling addiction to finding solace in sobriety.
He talks about his journey through the 12-step programme and the realisation that his alcoholism was, paradoxically, a blessing. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on how sobriety can lead to a life filled with work, love, and play. Fr Tom’s experiences remind us that recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about building a fulfilling life.
So, if you're curious about the rollercoaster ride of sobriety or seeking inspiration from someone who’s been there and done that, this episode is worth your time.