Justine's Story

Justine's Story

In this episode, we hear from Justine S, who shares her personal journey of recovery from alcoholism. Justine's family was once wealthy and prestigious, but fell into poverty and shame when her father, a local politician and lawyer, was impeached and disbarred due to his drinking problems. The family lost their home and car, and had to move into a cottage with no heat, relying on welfare to survive. Justine's mother was pregnant with her youngest sibling at the time, and the family had to sleep on sleeping bags in front of a fireplace.

Justine started drinking heavily in college and continued into adulthood, leading to daily binge drinking and increasing tolerance. Her mental health declined, and her personality changed as a result of excessive drinking, leading to bizarre behavior and blackouts where days would disappear. When her husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and died, Justine struggled to process her grief and turned to unhealthy drinking to try and suppress it.

Justine's journey of recovery began when she realized that she had a problem with alcohol and started attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It took some time, but eventually, she found hope and got a sponsor to help her in her recovery. Justine shares how AA helped her to work on her character defects and selfishness, and how it gave her a sense of community and camaraderie.

Justine admits to lying, manipulating, and justifying her actions, even when it came to her character defects. She realized that taking her ego out of situations and being honest about her mistakes gave her more freedom and allowed her to improve. Justine also shares how she changed her sobriety date to start living on honest terms with herself and her program, even after a slip-up involving a seltzer infused with THC during Thanksgiving.

Throughout the episode, Justine reflects on her upbringing, family tragedies, and how they contributed to her drinking process and sobriety. She also mentions two guardian angels on earth, one being her sponsor in AA.

Listeners will gain insight into the challenges that Justine faced and the strength it takes to confront addiction. Her honesty about her struggles, as well as the hope and wisdom she shares, makes this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome addiction.

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Cultivating Gratitude Pt. 1 of 3

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Jenny's Story

Listen to stories of alcoholism, recovery and sobriety brought to you by the 4th Dimensioners members who are trudging the road of happy destiny. It's experience, strength, and hope on demand. You are invited to our nightly 9 pm EST 4th Dimensioners online open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting: When logged in to a registered zoom account: Click here: ZoomAAmeetings.com Zoom meeting ID: 432316244 Our meetings run seven nights a week, every day of the year, and even on leap years!

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Kelly's Story

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Kelly's Story is one of a girl raised in a military family in the northeast, who turned to alcohol at an early age as both a form of rebellion, and a coping mechanism for undiagnosed ADHD. After realizing she had no control over her drinking, and that her life had become unmanageable, she found AA. Today Kelly is approaching 30 years of sobriety. Listen to stories of alcoholism, recovery and sobriety brought to you by the 4th Dimensioners members who are trudging the road of happy destiny. It's experience, strength, and hope on demand. You are invited to our nightly 9 pm EST 4th Dimensioners online open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting: When logged in to a registered zoom account: Click here: ZoomAAmeetings.com Zoom meeting ID: 432316244 Our meetings run seven nights a week, every day of the year, and even on leap years!

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Kyle's story is of a successful businessman, father, and husband from the northeast. He began drinking socially in high school, but after college, he realized his drinking was not like that of his friends. The son of an alcoholic father, and descendant of prohibition Era bar owners, Kyle was determined to overcome his alcoholism. He found sobriety through podcasts and an online AA meeting. Today he has over two years of sobriety and Is a regular chair of that meeting.  Listen to stories of alcoholism, recovery, and sobriety brought to you by the 4th Dimensioners members who are trudging the road of happy destiny. It's experience, strength, and hope on demand. You are invited to our nightly 9 pm EST 4th Dimensioners online open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting: When logged in to a registered zoom account: Click here: ZoomAAmeetings.com Zoom meeting ID: 432316244 Our meetings run seven nights a week, every day of the year, and even on leap years!

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Michael M's Story

Michael M's Story

Michael's story is of a young boy from Canada who turned to alcohol at a young age to cope with social and personal anxiety. After years of struggling with alcohol abuse, and even relocating, he realized he could run but could not hide from the root of his addiction. He was attracted to AA through the results of his own father's journey in sobriety. Today Michael has over 35 years sober and Is the chairperson of his local home group.  Listen to stories of alcoholism, recovery, and sobriety brought to you by the 4th Dimensioners members who are trudging the road of happy destiny. It's experience, strength, and hope on demand. You are invited to our nightly 9 pm EST 4th Dimensioners online open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting: When logged in to a registered zoom account: Click here: ZoomAAmeetings.com Zoom meeting ID: 432316244 Our meetings run seven nights a week, every day of the year, and even on leap years!

7 Okt 20221h 15min

Jolene's Story

Jolene's Story

Jolene's story is one of a working mother who was struggling to balance a heavy load and turned to alcohol for help. Today Jolene is over a year sober and lives life on life's terms!  Listen to stories of alcoholism, recovery and sobriety brought to you by the 4th Dimensioners members who are trudging the road of happy destiny. It's experience, strength, and hope on demand. You are invited to our nightly 9 pm EST 4th Dimensioners online open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting: When logged in to a registered zoom account: Click here: ZoomAAmeetings.com Zoom meeting ID: 432316244 Our meetings run seven nights a week, every day of the year, and even on leap years!

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Bri's Story

Bri's Story

Listen to stories of alcoholism, recovery and sobriety brought to you by the 4th Dimensioners members who are trudging the road of happy destiny. It's experience, strength, and hope on demand. You are invited to our nightly 9 pm EST 4th Dimensioners online open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting: When logged in to a registered zoom account: Click here: ZoomAAmeetings.com Zoom meeting ID: 432316244 Our meetings run seven nights a week, every day of the year, and even on leap years!

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