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Trigger warning: Alcoholism

Imagine starting a journey of alcoholism and addiction from the age of 5.

That was the case for John Griffith who still remembers the life altering impact of the first drink he had as a child and how it lead to over a decade of addiction and reliance before he finally became sober at 18.

Now, living a continuous sober life since April 1991 at the early age of 18 John is familiar with the effects of alcoholism and drug addiction. Whilst achieving success in the private sector, the cornerstone to John's life has been working with those suffering from alcoholism.

He is a CEO with a hands on approach towards Sunrise Way residents and a belief that providing tools for living and re-immersion into the community is part of the long term solution. 

In this episode he shares:

-      Why one of the first most significant events in his life was first trying alcohol

-      What some of the tough lessons he had to learn in life were

-      How alcohol impacted his life

-      His experience going to a 12 step program and how it offered him hope

-      How trauma can affect the lives of the people around him

-      The work he's doing now and how his challenges led him to that

-      Some of the challenges he faced during his work

-      What message he has for people in a similar situation who need help

Key Quotes

“I wasn’t looking for somewhere to get sober I was just looking for somewhere safe to stay.”

“When I got sober at 18 and a half, I had the emotional maturity of a 4 or 5 year old.”

“My life was painful sober and I would drink to feel ok.”

More about John

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