Tara
Tara
vol 272. Call a Newcomer with Slater
vol 272. Call a Newcomer with Slater
vol 272. Call a Newcomer with Slater
Thursday 24th July 2025
Join Slater as he shares his inspiring journey to sobriety through AA, service, and finding peace. Discover key insights into overcoming addiction.
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Episode Overview
- Slater's journey through AA and sobriety
- The importance of young people meetings
- Role of service commitments in recovery
- Building a supportive fellowship
- Finding peace and purpose in sobriety
"These last 9 months of sobriety have been the best 9 months of my life.”
In this episode, Slater, a recovering alcoholic, shares his profound journey through addiction and recovery. Growing up in Boston and now residing in Portland, Oregon, Slater experienced a decent childhood but was always trying to escape reality. His early attempts at escape were through food and computer games, eventually leading to substance use at the age of 15. Despite being raised by parents who were cautious about substance use, Slater found himself spiraling into addictive behaviors.
Slater's turning point came when a friend moved back to Portland, and he found himself unable to control his drinking habits. The wake-up call was an episode on a flight where he realized he needed help. This led him to rediscover young people meetings within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), where he finally committed to the program. Through AA, Slater realized the importance of service commitments and building a fellowship.
By taking on service roles and connecting with newcomers, he found the peace he had longed for. Slater emphasizes the importance of working the steps and taking suggestions from a sponsor. He believes in the power of a higher power, regardless of one's initial level of belief. Slater's message to those suffering is clear: embrace the program, develop a relationship with a higher power, and actively participate in AA.
He encourages newcomers to use their willingness as a tool for success and reminds them that the program works if they work it. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of community and service in overcoming addiction.