Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Roy Duprez
Raising the Bottom: The Unlikely Story of a Grade-School Alcoholic Turned Recovery Crusader
Raising the Bottom: The Unlikely Story of a Grade-School Alcoholic Turned Recovery Crusader
Raising the Bottom: The Unlikely Story of a Grade-School Alcoholic Turned Recovery Crusader
Thursday 16th May 2024
Join Brenda Zane as she talks with Roy Duprez about his journey from childhood drinking to recovery advocacy and the importance of trusting the process.
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Get the buttons here!From Grade-School Drinker to Recovery Advocate: Roy Duprez's Journey
Episode Overview
- Roy Duprez's journey from early alcohol use to recovery crusade
- The impact of limited perceptions of success on Roy's life
- Insight into the Back to Basics Outdoor Adventures program
- Challenges faced by youth in today's culture
- The power of trust and mentorship in the recovery journey
I embraced that identity as far as an alcoholic as almost like a badge of honor or bravado, but I didn't ever connect the two as far as the unmanageability, the burning buildings that I was leaving behind, the severed relationships, you know, I'm sure the fear and torment my family went through.
Imagine starting to drink at just seven years old. That's the story of Roy Duprez, who began his battle with alcohol at an age when most kids are learning to ride bikes. In this episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane chats with Roy about his tumultuous journey through addiction and his eventual path to recovery. Roy didn't drink to escape; he drank because he thought it made life more exciting.
This mindset led him down a 12-year spiral of substance misuse that only started to turn around when he embraced sobriety nearly two decades ago. Today, Roy is not just sober but a beacon of hope for many. He holds a Master's in Education and has dedicated his life to helping at-risk youth through his adventure recovery program, Back2Basics, in Flagstaff, Arizona.
His story is not just about personal redemption but also about the transformative power of inviting young people into new possibilities. Roy shares candid moments from his life, including the awkward yet pivotal experience of running into his mom at a local AA meeting. This episode delves into the limitations that substance misuse imposes on life and the liberating power of recovery. Roy's message is clear: trust the process.
Whether you're a parent grappling with your child's addiction or someone seeking inspiration for your own recovery journey, this conversation offers valuable insights and a dose of hope.