Chris W
Chris W
Sober Talk SA - Roman
Sober Talk SA - Roman
Sober Talk SA - Roman
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Roman shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, revealing the power of community support and the ongoing process of recovery.
26 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Supportive
Healing
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Author:
Chris W
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Admitting vulnerability is a crucial step in recovery.
- Community support plays a vital role in maintaining sobriety.
- Finding a higher power can provide strength and guidance.
- Recovery is an ongoing journey, not a final destination.
- Involvement in service can deepen one's commitment to sobriety.
"I knew I can't stop drinking. I got to the point that I made a trial stop. I would stop for a week, I'd stop for three days, I'd stop for two days."
How do people manage co-occurring mental and physical health issues while recovering? Meet Roman, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous South Australia, as he shares his compelling journey of overcoming addiction. This episode of Sober Talk SA takes you through Roman's personal struggles with alcohol and his path to recovery, starting from his teenage years to the pivotal moment he realised he needed help.
Roman opens up about his early life, the feeling of not fitting in, and how alcohol became his escape. But this is not just a story of struggle; it's one of transformation and hope. Roman's candid account reveals the power of admitting vulnerability and the importance of community support in AA. He speaks about the challenges of maintaining sobriety, the significance of finding a higher power, and the ongoing journey of recovery.
His story serves as a reminder that recovery is not a destination but a continuous process of growth and self-discovery. With honesty and a touch of humour, Roman shares how AA meetings became his lifeline, providing him with stability and hope. If you're curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey or seek inspiration from real-life recovery stories, this episode is a must-listen.
What can you learn from Roman's story to help you or someone you know on their path to recovery?