In this episode we have Steven who shares his journey battling alcohol addiction. Steven shares how his normal childhood quickly spiraled into heavy drinking during his early police career, leading to decades of escalating dependency and withdrawal struggles. He recounts staring death in the eye after drinking took a massive toll on his health and he was unsure if he would live or die. For Steven quitting alcohol changed everything, and he has been able to make massive changes in his life. From prints with the boys to the operating table, this is Steven’s story on the sober motivation podcast.
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Steven's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6OuaPmR7xqSDfUxkcYVkrA
Steven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenalcoholfreelifestyle
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 Early Life and First Encounters with Alcohol
02:05 Adolescence and Escalation of Drinking
03:30 Joining the Police and Drinking Culture
04:43 Marriage, Parenthood, and Increased Drinking
06:32 First Attempts at Recovery and Relapse
12:07 Struggles with Support Systems and Self-Medication
15:29 The Vicious Cycle of Relapse
27:11 The Collapse: Losing Everything
28:16 The Stigma of Not Drinking
28:57 Struggles with Alcohol Dependency
31:37 Failed Attempts at Recovery
33:14 A Turning Point: Seeking Help
35:42 The Road to Recovery
36:20 Rebuilding Relationships
38:50 Life After Sobriety
52:42 Final Reflections and Advice
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