He lost his marriage, his health, his home — but what he found in recovery was life itself.
In this episode of The Cup of Joe Show, we sit down with Chris B., who found freedom in recovery on July 25, 2023, and whose story reminds us that it’s never too late to start over.
Chris grew up in Georgia as the youngest of four, chasing success while quietly battling a growing dependence on alcohol. A University of Georgia grad and international security expert, Chris spent decades traveling the world under immense pressure. After the 9/11 attacks, his work intensified and so did his drinking.
What began as social drinking turned into blackout binges, health crises, and devastating losses: his marriage, his job, and nearly his life. When his mother staged an intervention, Chris finally chose life over destruction.
In treatment, he discovered the power of recovery and the global fellowship of AA from Vienna to East Tennessee. In his words, “God brought me to AA, and AA brought me to God.”
Today, he lives a life grounded in faith, gratitude, and service. He’s converted to Catholicism, volunteers weekly for the AA Hotline, and says his peace comes from “focusing on the next step, not the staircase.”
Chris’s journey is one of redemption, humility, and the unshakable belief that no matter how far we fall, recovery is always possible.
If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out for help: 📞 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 📞 East Tennessee Intergroup AA Hotline: 865-522-9667
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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time. New Episode Every Thursday at Noon.
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