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From Blackout Drinker to 38 Years Sober: Richard’s Journey
S25:E24

From Blackout Drinker to 38 Years Sober: Richard’s Journey

Apr 21, 2026 • 28min 44s

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Richard shares how he entered AA in 1988, survived blackout drinking, arrests, and a night‑shift job before achieving lasting sobriety. He reflects on early smoking, family struggles, and the hope that kept him returning to meetings.

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