The Donald Rhode Island 29 years

This week on Sober Shenanigans we’re hanging out with The Donald — 29 years sober, straight outta Providence, Rhode Island, with the soul of a street philosopher and the résumé of a steelworker who’s seen some things. Don’s story goes from chaos, consequences, and “this can’t be my life” moments to nearly three decades of showing up, doing the work, and quietly becoming the guy people call when their world is on fire. He’s blue-collar recovery at its finest: no fluff, no filters, just honesty, humor, and the kind of hope that comes from putting in the reps one day at a time. Expect hard-hitting truths, some seriously old-school wisdom, and plenty of laughs as we dig into how a guy who used to break everything in sight learned how to build a sober life that actually lasts.

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