The Boiled Owl
The Boiled Owl
Owl 093 Josh
Owl 093 Josh
Owl 093 Josh
Friday 1st January 2021
Tune in to hear Josh's journey from jail calls to sobriety milestones on the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast with Don and Sam.
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Get the buttons here!Josh's Road to Recovery: From Jail Calls to Sobriety Milestones
I had a lot of moments in my history where the way I would prove to myself and other people that I wasn't addicted to alcohol... That is a memory that's so visceral to me of just how desperate I was to prove I was ok, that I made up such a complexity of silliness that you know when I was questioning myself after I stopped drinking, those moments in my life- and there's a handful of them- really come back to say: this is not normal.
Ever had one of those moments where everything just clicks, and you know it's time for a change? That's exactly what happened to Josh. Imagine having to call your boss from jail, again. That was Josh's wake-up call, the start of a spiritual crisis that eventually led him to Alcoholics Anonymous. In this heartfelt episode of the Boiled Owl AA Recovery Podcast, Don and Sam sit down with Josh to chat about his rocky path to sobriety.
Josh's story is filled with ups and downs, but one thing that stands out is his unique poker chip system. Instead of the usual AA chips, Josh created his own to mark his progress. It's a quirky yet powerful reminder of how personal recovery journeys can be. His sobriety date is etched in his memory: 07JUL2006, and his home group is the Basics Group in Durham, NC.
Throughout the episode, Don and Sam share their reflections on Josh's experiences, emphasizing the importance of AA meetings and the comfort found in shared stories. They also touch on the crucial role of AA traditions in maintaining sobriety and the need for a trusted sponsor and a strong support network. If you're looking for a mix of inspiration and practical advice on your own journey to sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.