Finding Strength in Recovery: Chris Raymer's Journey to Sobriety

In this powerful and motivational speech, Chris Raymer, a grateful recovered alcoholic, shares his compelling journey towards sobriety, marked by years of struggle, relapse, and ultimately, redemption through the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Raymer emphasizes the transformative power of the AA Big Book, the importance of a spiritual awakening, and the crucial role of fellowship in overcoming the depths of addiction. His candid storytelling not only sheds light on the realities of alcoholism and addiction but also offers hope and guidance for those seeking a path to recovery. Raymer's message is clear: through commitment to the 12 Steps and reliance on a higher power, lasting sobriety is achievable, transforming lives and restoring hope. Join us as we delve into Raymer's inspiring journey, underscoring the message that recovery is not just about avoiding alcohol and drugs but about finding a new way of living that brings joy, purpose, and fulfillment.
Chris R. from Ingram, TX speaking at the 13th Anniversary of Any Length Recovery conference in Sumter, SC - October 02th 2010

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Chris; you're blessed with a spiritual awakening from doing the steps and a real message that is me and I am still being tortured after doing meetings since 1992 and never get longer than a month or so before that obsession becomes a compulsory part of me and once again I am powerless and have not got anything to do with it. I am once again about to do what I already don't want to do and feel what I don't want to feel as I think what I don't want to think. I have done the phoning to the sponsor and praying and meeting but I am not going to be able to not do what I don't want to do. Wasn't even aware of the helping another person part. Of course I wasn't as selfish and self centred and who knows what would have happened if I tried helping another person... I am sure that the results would be the same and me using. Once I am powerless again and without a defence against squirting heroin and crack together into my veins then; this is what is going to be occurring. I have over 4 decades of evidence in this case. Anyway; I have been existing within this darkness and the jumping off point for the past quarter of a century and I sleep in the rock bottom room. Hmmm.... hopeless springs to mind