Daniel Unmanageable
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Living Like the First 100: Old School AA Saved My Life.
Living Like the First 100: Old School AA Saved My Life.
Living Like the First 100: Old School AA Saved My Life.
Saturday 30th April 2022
Join Justin on Hard Knox Talks as he shares his journey from addiction to recovery through old school AA and faith.
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Justin's Redemption: How Old School AA and Faith Brought Him Back to Life
Today, I have a life worth living thanks to God and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Imagine hitting rock bottom with nowhere to turn. That's where Justin found himself, entangled in a web of opiate addiction, home invasions, and repeated prison stints. His life seemed like a never-ending cycle of despair. But then, something changed. In this compelling episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', Justin opens up about his journey from the depths of addiction to a life worth living, thanks to old school Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and his newfound faith in God.
Justin's story is raw and unfiltered. He talks candidly about his downward spiral, which began with pain pills and quickly escalated to more severe opiate use. This led him down a dark path filled with crime and incarceration. Yet, amid this chaos, Justin had a powerful realization: he needed help, and he needed it urgently. It was at this moment that he turned to AA and embraced its 12-step program.
The episode delves into how the spiritual principles of AA and Justin's faith played pivotal roles in his recovery. He discusses the challenges of reintegrating into society after years of addiction and incarceration, emphasizing the importance of accountability and support systems. Justin credits his sponsor and the Knucklehead group for keeping him on track, highlighting how crucial it is to have people who hold you accountable. Rebuilding relationships is another key theme in Justin's story.
He talks about the impact his addiction had on his loved ones and the effort it took to regain their trust. Honesty and transparency became his guiding principles as he worked to mend these broken bonds. Justin's tale is one of hope and transformation. Through faith and the structured support of AA, he found a way out of the darkness. His commitment to sobriety and his dedication to helping others struggling with addiction make his story truly inspiring.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a message of hope.