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Ronnie’s story is one of the most powerful recovery journeys you will ever hear.

In this episode of Rise Above, Ronnie opens up about his unbelievable transformation — from being a professional soccer star drafted #1 in the country, battling alcohol addiction, Valium dependence, cocaine, compulsive gambling, and lying, to becoming a man with 35 years sober and 31 years free from gambling.

Ronnie shares:

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  How a Valium prescription at 14 years old led to 20 years of addiction

  
  


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  What it was like gambling while playing professional soccer

  
  


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  Losing everything — including trust, money, family, and self-respect

  
  


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  The $25,000 he stole from his own brother

  
  


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  The brutal reality of detox, rehab, and psych wards

  
  


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  How the 12 Steps, God, and service saved his life

  
  


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  Making amends to the man who raised his children after addiction

  
  


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  Building a successful business after recovery

  
  


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  Teaching young people how to truly work the steps

  
  


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  What it really takes to stay sober one day at a time

  
  

This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, gambling, anxiety, lies, ego, shame, or relapse — and for anyone who needs proof that it’s never too late to change your life.

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