Gerry
Gerry
Roy
Roy
Roy
Thursday 26th June 2025
Join Roy as he shares his journey from alcoholism to sobriety, filled with humour, honesty, and hope for those seeking change.
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23 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol offered temporary escape but at a great cost.
- An intervention by an AA member changed Roy's path.
- Understanding addiction involves recognising mental patterns.
- Spiritual guidance played a crucial role in recovery.
- Working with others in recovery provides purpose and hope.
Fear is knocking on my door, but guess who's answering the door? Faith.
In this episode of 'I'm Sober Today', Roy A. takes the stage to share his gripping journey from alcoholism to sobriety. With a mix of humour and heartfelt honesty, Roy recounts his early life in a small Australian community, growing up in poverty and experiencing his first drink at just 15 years old. Despite the unpleasant physical effects, alcohol offered Roy a temporary escape from his low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy.
He compares the transformation to Clark Kent finding superpowers, but those powers came at a cost. Roy's story takes a turn when an 'angel' from Alcoholics Anonymous intervenes, helping him recognise his addiction and encouraging him to attend meetings. Though initially sceptical, Roy eventually embraces the programme, discovering that his battle is not just with the bottle but within his own mind.
Through candid anecdotes, he shares how he learned that his craving for alcohol was rooted in his thoughts and emotions, and how understanding this helped him break free from its grip. Roy's journey is marked by setbacks and breakthroughs, including a stint in a psychiatric hospital that cost more than a Big Book from AA. Yet it was the spiritual guidance and support from his sponsor that truly transformed his path.
With a newfound sense of purpose, Roy now works with others in recovery, spreading hope and sharing the message that sobriety is achievable. If you're looking for inspiration or simply want to hear a tale of resilience, Roy's story offers a powerful reminder that change is possible, even when the odds seem stacked against you.