Bob & Karen Series: Bob's Journey from Despair to Hope

Bob L. shares his horrors during active addiction to a life of recovery, hope, and spiritual awakening. Bob recounts his early struggles with substance abuse, the numerous failed attempts at treatment, and the pivotal moment when he discovered Narcotics Anonymous in 1984.

Bob's story is one of resilience and spiritual transformation. He discusses the challenges he faced, including 21 treatment failures and 13 years on methadone (methadonian), before finally finding life beyond his wildest dreams. Through humor and sincerity, Bob highlights the importance of community, sponsorship, and the 12-step program in his recovery.

Join us as Bob reflects on the lessons he's learned, the amends he's making, and the spiritual awakening that has guided him through 16 years of sobriety. Bob's share is a reminder of just how powerful recovery is, the strength of the human spirit, and the unwavering support of the Narcotics Anonymous fellowship.

Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with the PosCom Talks Prevention Science podcast. However, the message shared by Bob L. is evidence that any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use drugs and find a new way to live.