Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: Britt R - 2 Years
Dec 24, 2025
Britt R, a recovering alcoholic from San Diego, shares her poignant journey to sobriety that began in 2016 after years of substance abuse. She reflects on her challenging childhood and early experiences with alcohol that spiraled into addiction. Britt discusses her introduction to AA, the pivotal moment of surrender, and her time in sober living. She emphasizes the importance of developing a relationship with a higher power, the transformative Fourth Step, and the power of service and support within the recovery community.
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Roots Of Early Addiction
- Britt R describes early life instability, bullying, moving schools, and seeking outside validation.
- She links that upbringing to early substance use and emotional numbness that consequences didn't pierce.
First Drinks Felt Like Relief
- Britt recounts first exposures to alcohol and drugs in middle and high school and the comfort alcohol provided.
- She explains the alcohol-produced feeling of being sexy and accepted that fueled obsession and weekend binges.
Chaos At Work And Repeated Relapses
- Britt details chronic job loss and 43 jobs, blaming addiction for inconsistent work history.
- She describes getting called out at work, attempting detox, and failing to stay sober until a later surrender.