Chris was sober for 8.5 years before having "Just a few drinks" - 17 years sober - Chris shares the story.

In this episode we have Chris, who shares his compelling story of growing up in East Texas, his battles with alcoholism and drug abuse, and his journey to sobriety. Born in 1972 in Tyler, Texas, Chris grew up witnessing heavy drinking in his community Despite a supportive extended family, Chris struggled with feeling uncomfortable in his own skin. After several interventions in which he spent 12 months in a strict rehab center, Chris initially found sobriety at 22. However, after having another drink after 8.5 years of sobriety, he experienced a dark period of relapse. Chris openly narrates the challenging, yet ultimately successful, battle to regain his sobriety, his personal growth, and his current role as a father. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, the need for a strong support system, and how his views have changed over the years. This is Chris’s story on the sober motivation podcast. ----------- Free SoberBuddy Meetings Sign up Link: https://yoursoberbuddy.com/free-zoom-meetings/ Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismcox72/ Follow Sober Motivation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sobermotivation/ 00:00 Welcome to the Sober Motivation Podcast with Chris 00:16 Chris's Childhood in East Texas: Family, Culture, and Early Challenges 02:26 Feeling Different and Out of Place: Chris's Early Struggles 05:34 Turning Points: From Trouble to Treatment 08:56 A Journey Through Rehabilitation and Recovery 16:41 The Road to Sobriety: Challenges and Triumphs 18:56 Embracing Fatherhood and Finding Purpose in Sobriety 20:27 Finding Joy in Sobriety and Community 21:26 The Slippery Slope: From Sobriety to Relapse 22:44 The Harsh Reality of Addiction and Its Consequences 25:18 Struggling to Regain Sobriety: A Personal Journey 27:39 The Turning Point: From Despair to Hope 33:22 Building a New Life: Sobriety, Family, and Career 37:22 Embracing Change and Helping Others 41:08 The Power of Community and Virtual Support