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Reflections on Change, Longevity, and the Role of Alcohol in Recovery
S25:E08

Reflections on Change, Longevity, and the Role of Alcohol in Recovery

Apr 21, 2026 • 33min 25s

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Robert, a long‑term alcoholic in recovery, looks back on early AA enthusiasm, worries about shifting meeting focuses, and shares how early trauma drove him to alcohol as a source of normalcy. He also highlights surprising relapses into drugs even after decades of sobriety and stresses the importance of singleness of purpose.

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S25:E08 Apr 21, 2026
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