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Story PaulV 20250919
Story PaulV 20250919
Story PaulV 20250919
Monday 29th September 2025
PaulV shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to finding sobriety, breaking cycles, and discovering the power of community support.
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47 minutes
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Raw
Transformative
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Breaking family cycles requires conscious effort and community support.
- Finding a higher power beyond worldly attachments can aid in recovery.
- Childhood experiences significantly impact one's relationship with addiction.
- Surrendering to the AA programme is crucial for lasting sobriety.
- Helping others can be a transformative aspect of personal recovery.
"The monkey is finally off of my back, but the circus is still in town."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? PaulV's gripping story takes you through his journey from a turbulent childhood to finding sobriety. Growing up amidst chaos, with a drug-addicted mother and a musician father who drank heavily, PaulV shares the impact of these experiences on his life. Despite being a performer, he faced immense nerves sharing his story for the first time.
His narrative is raw and honest, detailing the influence of family history and personal battles with alcohol. PaulV talks about his early memories surrounded by drugs and alcohol, the emotional turmoil following his father's tragic death, and the moment alcohol became his 'higher power.' His tale doesn't shy away from the darkness, recounting a suicide attempt during a blackout, and the realisation that something was controlling him.
He candidly discusses his struggles with anger, violence, and failed relationships, all exacerbated by drinking. Moving to Austin with dreams of music success didn't change things initially; it was only when he hit rock bottom that he began attending AA meetings. PaulV's insights into breaking family cycles and finding a higher power beyond worldly attachments are profound. He emphasises the importance of surrendering to the programme and helping others as a path to recovery.
With two years of sobriety under his belt, PaulV's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of community support. How can personal experiences shape your path to recovery?