There Is A Solution

There Is A Solution

Curious about how others manage life after putting down the drink? This RAW Recovery episode, part of the Trudging Together series, takes a relaxed, chatty walk through the Big Book chapter "There Is A Solution" – all while keeping things grounded, honest, and a bit cheeky. Dion talks openly about higher power, or "HP" as he jokes, "not hit points" from Dungeons & Dragons.

He shares how "having a relationship with God seemed to be an impossible order" until he reached the point of saying, "God, I can't do this. Please help me," and how a new willingness slowly appeared from there. If you've ever rolled your eyes at spiritual talk, you'll probably relate more than you'd expect. The focus stays on what the Big Book calls a "common solution": identification, fellowship, spiritual change, and action.

Dion keeps coming back to the idea that "this is a we programme" – stressing that recovery is about shared experience, not being told how to live. He reads and reacts to the text, highlighting parts like, "We feel that elimination of our drinking is but a beginning," and unpacks how life has to change beyond just stopping drinking.

There’s a strong theme of connection: alcoholics helping alcoholics because "the ex‑problem drinker who has found the solution… can generally win the entire confidence of another alcoholic in a few hours." Dion explains why having "no ulterior motive" matters so much and why hearing your own story from someone else’s mouth can break through walls that doctors, bosses, or family can’t.

Along the way, he mixes in everyday humour – football hats, hot weather, neighbours’ garage sales – reminding you that recovery isn’t all heavy talks and solemn faces. It’s serious business, but as he shows, you can laugh, learn, and grow at the same time. If you’re wondering whether there really is a solution, this conversation might give you a fresh angle to think about what recovery could look like for you.