AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Being Young in Sobriety
Topic: Being Young in Sobriety
Topic: Being Young in Sobriety
Monday 22nd April 2024
Tanya and Cameron share their journeys of achieving sobriety at a young age, highlighting the challenges and transformations they experienced.
46 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
Raw
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Episode Overview
- Tanya shares her experience of joining AA at 22 and overcoming family expectations.
- Cameron recounts his journey from first drink at 17 to daily drinking and eventual sobriety.
- Both speakers discuss the unique challenges young people face in sobriety.
- The episode highlights the importance of community and support in AA.
- Listeners are encouraged to find hope and inspiration in these transformative stories.
My life today, it's good. It doesn't come without its problems, but Alcoholics Anonymous has given me everything good in my life
In this episode of Sober Cast, Tanya and Cameron share their powerful journeys of achieving sobriety at a young age. Tanya kicks off the panel by recounting her initial resistance to joining AA at 22, and the challenges she faced due to family expectations and societal pressures. She discusses her early struggles with alcohol, her multiple DUIs, and the eventual turning point that led her to embrace sobriety.
Her story is filled with raw honesty, as she talks about the difficulties of staying sober and the significant milestones, like joining a volleyball team and making amends with old friends, that have helped her along the way. Cameron follows with his own experience, starting with his first drink at 17 and how it quickly spiralled into daily drinking. He describes the internal battle between knowing the harm alcohol was causing and the temporary relief it provided.
Cameron's story includes a dramatic ambulance ride after a severe drinking episode, which became a pivotal moment for him. He shares how joining AA transformed his life, from initially feeling out of place to finding hope and community. His account is both heartfelt and uplifting, showing that even in the darkest times, change is possible. These stories highlight the unique challenges young people face in sobriety but also emphasise the incredible support and transformation that AA can offer.
Whether you're young and struggling with alcohol or know someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and inspiration. Why not give it a listen and see how these experiences might resonate with you?