Super Sober Podcast 43. " Brian D's Story "

Send us Fan MailSSP 43 - Brian D: From Prison Yards to 25 Years of FreedomBackground & Athletic Career:Born in upstate New York to decorated war hero family with loving upbringingMoved to California in 4th grade; first drink at age 11-12 (stole six-pack from Alpha Beta)Excelled in soccer from youth through semi-pro level (California Emperors, San Diego Soccer)Kicked field goals with San Diego Chargers at Candlestick ParkParents divorced; moved to Puerto Rico after 8th grade, returned to California in 1986Found methamphetamine in high school; addiction progressively destroyed athletic careerRock Bottom & Incarceration:Daughter Brianna was born October 20, 1990 - asked to leave hospital for drinking during birthEscalated to breaking & entering, theft, multiple arrests in three countriesServed eight years in and out of prison while daughter grew up without himH&I volunteers came to his cell; one said: "I get to do something you don't—I get to leave"That moment planted the seed for recoveryRecovery & Transformation:Released and entered Cooper Fellowship recovery house on October 24, 2000Found the same H&I volunteer who spoke to him in prison—asked him to be his sponsor (Plumber Jim)Emotional reunion with daughter at recovery house: "You're my daddy"25+ years of continuous sobriety; never relapsedRebuilt all family relationships; father to two sons who've never seen him loadedRuns successful handyman business; actively sponsors othersIn loving relationship with Kris (nearly 8 years sober)Lives by the principle: "I didn't get sober to be miserable—today I get to make those days count.Super Sober PodcastMission Statement Our purpose is to educate and inspire as we have been by the world of recovery.  Educate the world on addiction recovery. Explain how the 12 steps are practiced on a daily basis. Help remove the current stigmas and bias against addiction. Save lives by making the world of recovery relatable. Go to:   F3 Recovery – Education, Marketing, EntertainmentInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/supersoberpodcast/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/f3recoverySponsor: His House New Creation Need help getting sober. Call 877-345-4138Home - His House New Creation (hishouserehab.com)Serving the community for 30 years. EmailWebmail (f3recovery.org)[email protected]#sobriety#recovery#wedorecover#onedayatatime#