He Stayed Sober for Years — Then Lost Everything
Nov 03, 2025
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The most dangerous lie in recovery is that time alone makes you safe. The Big Book’s Businessman thought 25 dry years and a successful retirement earned him the right to drink. Two months later he was hospitalized; four years later, he was gone. Addiction doesn’t wait—it’s subtle, opportunistic, and ruthless. Abstinence without action isn’t recovery—it’s a stall.
Turning points are often ordinary: carpet slippers and a bottle. Our host shares a similar story—ten years sober, two years of white-knuckled abstinence, and one pill that sparked a four-year spiral. Fear alone can’t hold the gate; daily action can.
Meetings, service, prayer, inventory, and honest connection keep recovery alive. Neglect them, and cracks appear before you notice. Recovery is a verb, not a milestone. There’s no finish line. Time doesn’t transform; our actions do. Start small, act today, and stay safe for now.
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