62: He Stayed Sober for Years — Then Lost Everything

Addiction Recovery

A man stays sober 25 years, retires, picks up a drink—and four years later, he’s gone. We revisit the Big Book’s Businessman story as a warning: time alone doesn’t keep addiction at bay.

This episode explores long-term sobriety, complacency, and the habits that truly protect recovery—daily action, community, and honest connection. Recovery is a verb, not a milestone. Act on it, and you’re safe for today.

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1. Recovery Is A Verb (00:00:00)

2. Introducing The Businessman Story (00:00:19)

3. Reading From The Big Book (00:01:03)

4. The Progressive Nature Of Addiction (00:02:52)

5. Personal Relapse After Ten Years Sober (00:04:16)

6. Daily Remission And Reprieve (00:06:35)

7. The Real Estate Maintenance Analogy (00:08:12)

8. Retirement, Purpose, And Staying Inspired (00:10:01)

9. No Laurels, No Complacency (00:11:02)

10. Listener Support And How To Reach Us (00:12:09)