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Living In Misery

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03/19/2024

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Robert had his first drink with his brother when he was just a child. For the next few decades, his alcoholism took hold of him and didn’t let go. In this episode of “GRIT”, Robert talks about his rock bottom, and the simple solution that got him out of addiction and moving forward towards serenity.

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